“Eloquent Silence”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so…
Do The Math – A Lesson on Worry
In thinking about my all-time favorite messages of Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s, I have come to the conclusion that his teaching on “worry” is probably the best I had ever heard on that sticky subject. And it has stuck with me through the years. . . .at least in my memory if not in my actions. According to my study, this message was first preached in 1990 and entitled "Christ at the Crossroad of Anxiety." I would like to share what I transcribed from the recording of that timely sermon, as perhaps there is something in it which would help you in these days of deployment anxiety.
Not to Worry
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will…
Tears Matter to God
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18 I would be surprised if you have gotten through this deployment without…
Waiting . . . Waiting . . . Waiting
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. — I Peter 5:7 Waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting I’ve been married to a soldier…
Faith That is Bulletproof
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. I cried out, ‘I am slipping!’ but Your unfailing love, O LORD, supported…
The Top Ten from “Excellent or Praiseworthy”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about these things.—Philippians 4:8 Given…
Pray for Your Family During Deployment
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. . . . that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of…
More Evening Prayers with Chaps
Shepherd of my soul and provider for my deck plates, thank You for the rest and replenishment You bring us each day and for the promises of the next. Help us Lord to rest in Your anointing, as we gather for Your purposes upon our life. May the rod and staff of our Group share in the protection and comfort of all who seek the sound of freedom . . . and may we all hear Your voice while walking through the darker valleys of our days. Amen.
People Are Watching You – The Gift of Our Military
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 I’ve been working on this writing for at least five years. And…