Not Of This World (John 18)
Jesus was not of this world. He was superior to this world. He made a choice to care about this world, and most importantly, to care about the inhabitants of this world. Read more here.
Day: October 7, 2020
News Of The Day – October 8th
Chadwick Boseman’s Brother Shares Late Actor’s Last Prayer
I love a good action hero movie, and one of my favorites is Black Panther. It introduced me to actor Chadwick Boseman, whose earlier work is fantastic as well. Sadly he lost his battle with colon cancer at the young age of 43. Yet through his trial his faith never waivered, and he remains an inspiration to us all. Read the beautiful prayer he prayed with his brother before he passed here.
GOP Senators Seek To Keep Louisiana Pastor From Prosecution
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many states closed down places of worship. In Louisiana, Pastor Tony Spell continued to hold services against the mandate of the Governor. Charged with several misdemeanor offenses, Republican state legislators are trying to pass a bill protecting those people who are exercising their religious freedom. Read more about the ongoing fight here.
Hurricane Delta Barreling Toward Gulf Coast
The hits keep coming in 2020. This seems to be a particularly active hurricane season. In fact 2020 has seen so many storms, all letters of the alphabet have been used up and now the National Hurricane Center has moved on to the Greek alphabet. Many prayers are needed for a region already hit hard. Follow the projected path of the storm here.
Police officers help Celebrate veteran’s 100th Birthday
With the calls for defunding the police, and the attacks on law enforcement everywhere, its nice to hear a good story involving local police officers. Oklahoma police dropped in on veteran Raymond Duncan who was celebrating becoming an centenarian. Read more about this special birthday here.
Jesus Prays (John 17)
Does it humble you to realize that in Jesus’ final moments, alone with His Father, knowing that He was about to face such incredible suffering, you were on His mind? So much so that He feels it’s imperative at this moment to ask these things of the Father for you? Read more here.
October 7th – Daniel 12:3
Oct. 7 – Daniel 12:3
Living in the country affords me the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful starry nights. There’s nothing quite like gazing up at the glow from a million stars and getting lost in the expanse. When we walk in obedience with the Lord and have the light of Jesus inside of us, we shine as brightly as the night sky. And when we lead others to Christ, we shine with the brilliance of a star. Are you shining brightly for the Lord? Is your life a beacon lighting the path to Jesus for those lost in the darkness?
