SAVED FROM A TETTER-TOTTERING HALO

My closest companion is without a doubt my bifocals; without them I cannot read a lick! When not housed on the bridge of my nose, they are placed insecurely on the crown of my head. Unfortunately, it is a rather precarious predicament on top of the head as I busily go about my day. It … Continue reading SAVED FROM A TETTER-TOTTERING HALO

Anthony Jacque

After arriving home from a Tennessee Thanksgiving, I'm sitting at my computer pondering the nearness of God and asking Him to fill my nephew with that nearness as he celebrates yet another birthday in prison (he turns 46). From my last correspondence with him, I am saddened to lose the advantage of writing to him … Continue reading Anthony Jacque

Transformative Thinking

Escaping the World’s mold: A call to transformation The pervasive cultural pressure of conformity is persistent. Over time one becomes oblivious to the world squeezing him into its mold. Thought, talk, and even dress is filtered through conformism. Satan’s domain is this world, and conformity is his tool. Why else would a culture be so … Continue reading Transformative Thinking

A Heart Committed to Falling into Line! (finalizing a September fast)

I literally walked and ran through the month of September (2025), with a focus on my 9th “fast,” preparing for the next 5 K I would run (October 11); it was my second ever to run with the first one in May of this year. As I increased my workouts, my confidence grew. I was … Continue reading A Heart Committed to Falling into Line! (finalizing a September fast)

PERFECT THE EYES OF MY HEART (September Fast)

Before I write a post, I pray for the Lord’s leading not only for “what” to write, but also for the “practice” to have been a reality in my life to share it experientially. This post has been in operation – in my mind and heart – for some time now, growing in experience and … Continue reading PERFECT THE EYES OF MY HEART (September Fast)

Why a September Fast!

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UNITE MY HEART (September Fast)

What can we learn from the life of Charlie Kirk? As always, when we (God’s saved by the blood of His son, redeemed children) surrender to the Lord, when we give Him first place in our lives, He will reign on the throne of our hearts through the Holy Spirit and teach us all things. … Continue reading UNITE MY HEART (September Fast)

Treasure in Fragile Clay Jars!

Not long ago, I jotted down some principles that rang true from a passage of Scripture in the Bible. I tucked the scrap of paper away in one of my devotional books for safe keeping. Tonight, as I fumbled through the pages, I found it. Life of Jesus is to be on display through our … Continue reading Treasure in Fragile Clay Jars!

TUNE MY HEART (September Fast)

Several days ago, I shared: My sugar addiction is an idol, and an idol is not to be fasted from but tore from the very heart; the struggle is real, the addiction is real; However, God is even more powerful than any addiction. William Couper composed: “The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol … Continue reading TUNE MY HEART (September Fast)

Preparation in Hot July!

The stifling heat of July confines me to the indoors. However, it isn’t without a great amount of productivity. Quickly becoming engrossed in reading material in preparation for my September fast and supplying me with ample blogging material, I thank God for the cool air being forced through the H-VAC system of our home. Next … Continue reading Preparation in Hot July!