Category Archives: harvest

“HEY, CHURCH!”

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   A new family came through the doors of the church where Randy was beginning his first pastorate years ago. I knew the couple with the small toddler. They were teachers in the … Continue reading

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BEST WEAPON FOR VICTORY!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   When seemingly surrounded by unbelievers who are ready to drag you down daily because you believe, we cry out to God. We ask for His help and guidance. When the teasing and manipulating gets … Continue reading

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ORDER IN THE COURT!

Psalms of Honesty   Justice. We all want it. Some of us demand it–as long as the decision falls in our favor. We want life to be fair–for us. What is fair for us might not be fair for others. … Continue reading

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OUR DAILY BREAD

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   I love the smell of fresh baked bread! I love making bread. There is a big reason that this occurrence happens often in my home now that I am retired from teaching … Continue reading

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WE CAN’T KEEP THIS TO OURSELVES!

(From gossip to gospel telling)   Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Typically, we humans cannot wait to tell someone what we know. It is thrilling to know what you think others don’t. Somehow, it makes us feel a bit … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES IT HAPPEN!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   We love to be around people who seem to know how to get the job done, to make the event happen and who confidently smile as they work to accomplish what most cannot. These … Continue reading

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THE ONE WHO WATCHES

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   “He’s making a list and checking it twice…” We hear this and other secular songs loudly playing over our dizzy heads as we buy everything from milk to clothing. The music seems to lure … Continue reading

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING…

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   At this time of year our thoughts are easily pulled to what presents to give. We hear a barrage of words blaring at us in commercials about the best gift to give … Continue reading

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ON THE HUNT

Psalms of Honesty and Praise   When you are on a hunting expedition for animals (or shopping on Black Friday) you go where they are. They do not come to you, normally. You even paint your face to look like … Continue reading

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GOD-SEEKERS, TAKE HEART!

Psalms of Honesty   How many times have we come to a place in our lives that sent us tumbling to our knees, head bowed in exasperation? With no other thoughtful words coming to mind, we simply and desperate cry … Continue reading

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