Morning Briefings

The personal discipline of prayer radically changed my life - here's some information for you!

This morning, the 27th of the month, I prayed Psalm 27...and as I prayed, I thought about Paul, in Corinth, as we just looked at him in Acts 18. When Paul was afraid, I just wonder, did he pray as David did 'Lord you are my light'... did Paul pray the psalms??

Even cities have legacies.... Acts 18, Corinth - her legacy, end of Paul's second missionary journey, A unique peek at Paul

When you look at people, what do you see? Again, Paul - our example.

Acts 17.16-34. Paul stands on Mars Hill, connects with the philosophers of ancient Athens in a quintessential Pauline fashion... nothing short of brilliant!

Acts 17.1-15. One could easily read right past these verses, but don't! What Paul does, we ought do.

Acts 1- 16 recap, the birth of the Early Church, spread of the Gospel...the man, Saul - Paul!

Does God still speak? If so, how does he communicate?

Longings are normal - but what do they tell us about ourselves, God and eternity?

Why in the world do we have wise men present at our Nativity scenes? All wrong. But, what can we learn from these 'scientists' from afar?

Take a few minutes to assess the lessons and blessings of 2025. Then, look forward - and in all, All Glory, and Honor and Power to God. This is a good one!

Look back and consider... look forward with intention

This is your most valuable gift to give today, this Christmas, for-ever!

God regularly accomplishes what we deem difficult because nothing is difficult for Him! But what's more--God delights in doing the Impossible!

The all important element of joy. Do you have it? How do we get it? What's the difference between joy and happiness? Listen!

You want joy, but... is there any room?

Shepherds, seriously? They couldn't even give testimony in court--no respect at all; and yet, God has always loved shepherds. God sees what we do not.

Inner peace? Yes, but you will have to be intentional.

Hope has a name: J-E-S-U-S While we believe he is God Immanuel, God with us, we can also feel God's presence.

Be wise! Thanksgiving, 2025

Thanksgiving time - giving thanks all of the time is important, life changing and God honoring.

Acts chapter 16. About midnight, this happened. But what does it have to do with us? Only a whole lot! Prayer + praise -> a move of God

We continue in Acts chapter 16 - learning this time from the first Christian convert in Europe ... a woman, and a business woman at that! Amazing.

Acts 16 - Paul's second missionary journey. God lets him know where he wants him to go...how? Does God speak to you?

The evidence is irrefutable - Jesus is who he said he was. He did what he said he would do. Why, in light of all that can be known, do we wait to make a decision for Christ? It makes no sense.

Acts 15 - The answer is 'No' 'Heck no" and 'No way!'

People are so easily influenced--their thinking weak. Look what happens here in Acts chapter 14: first the people are hailing them as gods, then they are dragging them out to stone them! Weak thinking--how's yours?

Acts 14... .We tag along on Paul's first missionary journey, in awe of his commitment to sharing the gospel ... whatever the cost, whatever it took. All for an audience of one.

Getting back to the book of Acts, but why? The New Testament book of Acts reads like an adventure story, except it is true! The Holy Spirit comes on the scene and takes up residence in believers for the first time; He is a game changer!

You are never too old, never too busy or to sick to live on purpose. It is about SEEing, just as Jesus saw.

So many things God uses to craft us for a unique purpose.

From the perspective of a pink hammer... really? Nope, just a simple story to set the stage for discussing the scope of your living, meant to be activated in your unique purpose. O, so good.

We all want to live meaningful lives - this is the key: discovering our God-given purpose.

Because if you know your God-given purpose, you will surely die for it.

the Bible - when it is hard to understand ... check out these resources, commentaries

While it is the greatest physical source of wisdom, it can be confusing. Here is a thumbnail sketch of what is in the pages of Scripture

WISDOM - mined like silver Our culture, our Gen-Zers are crying out for the wisdom that comes only from God

If I have a signature 'message', this is it.

Heartache is an eventuality in this life - what do we do, where do we go with it? And - what does God have to say about our pain?

Ugh. How to bear it and still have faith in God's goodness... how to continue to pray in faith.

This is also why I write; it is why I am deeply moved by others' pain and must pray, even strangers!

This story came alive for me in the darkest time of my life. In the last couple decades, this real tangible representation of the woman's faith has made the difference in many hearts and lives.

Oh yes, he is. He hears and answers our prayers - so do not be shy, do not grow weary in praying. God is FOR you.