Be Bold 2023

A Prayer for Israel

Heavenly Father, The psalmist tells us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” So I pray for peace for Your chosen people, Israel, and their beloved city today. You have planned for Israel, provided for Israel, and protected Israel for thousands of years. But as in days of old, there are those today who seek… Read more »

If We Could Look

A thought to ponder this night. Wrapping up @ ThePerch. Prayer gathering with my Bible Study brothers and many of their wives and kiddos earlier tonight was so wonderful and needful. Prayers for so many hurting tonight–especially our Friends in Israel that are waking to a new day. Father, protect each from harm’s way and… Read more »

That’s the God I Know

‘The One I know will go, to the darkest place to reach you No matter how far, He’ll come to where you are to meet you. The One I know will stay when others go away and leave you If you think that God is far away and cold, that s not the God I… Read more »

They Must Be Crushed

yes, the world is getting crazier and crazier. it doesn’t take long to hear this statement in conversations. but, this observation still needs to come back to ourselves. what are You requiring of ME, God? what are you after in ME? that still small voice says— “to be broken bread and poured out wine”. letting… Read more »

Redeemer of the Rain

‘Every problem that we face Is sifted by the Father Through hands of grace He uses sorrow to draw us To call us closer to His side It’s in the middle of the storm We learn to trust That He is always watching over us Redeemer of the rain The Lord will never waste our… Read more »

Forgiven

Just when you thought you could somehow outrun Him You’re chased down by mercy as He proves there’s nothing That His blood can’t cover And His arms can’t reach to redeem. Just when you thought you exhausted His kindness His gentle compassion pulls you out of hiding Just when you thought that His grace somehow… Read more »

All is Well

‘Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say: It is well, it is well with my soul.’ Wrapping up a busy working Friday @ The Perch. Grateful for several month end projects finishing up this week. God blesses our small business far more than ever deserved. In a meeting earlier today with a referred… Read more »

10,000 Reasons

‘The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I’ll worship Your… Read more »

Trust Him

Creative working inspiration this morning @ The Perch w/Janet Paschal. One of my favorites– ‘God will make a way Where there seems to be no way He works in ways we cannot see He will make a way for me. He will be my guide Hold me closely to His side With love and strength… Read more »

His Heart is Big Enough

‘You say you’ve been gone, for so long You’re just not sure, which way is home. You’re almost too tired to walk You’re so worn out, from being alone He is right there beside you And He wants you to know He still cares, He still wants you For His own. His heart is, big… Read more »