"But I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me." (Micah 7:7, CSB)There that word is once again: wait. From time to time this Advent season we have referenced Advent as 'God's Waiting Room.' Micah certainly is looking for a day when God shows up in a world that sometimes feels totally godless. His resolve is that of the faithful who endure the fury of the...  Read More

“Prayer is all-inclusive. There is no time or place that prayer does not cover and sanctify. All things on earth and in heaven, everything for time and for eternity, all are embraced in prayer.” (E.M. Bounds, The Power of Prayer). We pray to the One Who has made the kingdoms of this world His Kingdom (Revelation 11:15). He reigns sovereign and supreme. There is nothing impossible with Him! Pray wi...  Read More

No doubt you have used the phrase: knowing enough to be dangerous. There are those who capitalize on this notion. For instance, in the days of South Africa's transition from apartheid, there were strong factions 'at war' with each other to gain control of the new government. If you heard the media, the whole country was in civil war. Not so! The fighting was regional. It was serious, for certain, ...  Read More

One thing I listen for is the sound of gathering on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Before the music begins, or Bible study starts, one thing you can count on is the sweet sound of fellowship. Yes, people having conversations...catching up, enjoying each other's company. There is laughter that accompanies embraces and there is joy in the house of the Lord. When I was away, I had to chuckle. ...  Read More

"Prayer reaches up to heaven and brings heaven down to earth" (E.M. Bounds).Did you ever wonder about the power of prayer? Today's readings confirm the gift of power that God has offered to the world He so loves. Jonah prayed: "I called out to the LORD in my distress and He answered me" (Jonah 2:2). The king of Nineveh ordered his citizens to take action in repentance and pray, and he led the way....  Read More

Pause.Between sections of the Psalms you will often see the word, 'Selah.' It is believed to be a call to pause the prayer/praise/song to ponder what has been written and sung...reflection is a powerful discipline for living in (and out) the Word of God. The Revelation has very noteworthy 'selahs' in the unfolding of God's plan through the opening of the seals, the blasting of the trumpets, and th...  Read More