Author Archives: Intentional Faith

A blessing on the man who puts his trust in the Lord, with the Lord for his hope. He is like a tree by the waterside that thrusts its roots to the stream: when the heat comes it feels no alarm, its foliage stays green; it has no worries in a year of drought, andContinue reading “Morning Blessing”

God does not save us because of what we’ve done. Only a puny god could be bought with tithes. Only an egotistical god would be impressed with our pain. Only a temperamental god could be satisfied by sacrifices. Only a heartless god would sell salvation to the highest bidders. And only a great God doesContinue reading “God’s Mercy”

You’ll never be contented anywhere until you can be contented anywhere.

Indonesia has the most people groups (575) whose primary language does not have Bible portions, totaling 28,900,000 individuals. 1 Kings 8:60 (NIV) 60 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other.

Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbor; that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments. Romans 13:8 (NLT) 8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for yourContinue reading “Morning Thought”

DOG DIARY8:00 AM – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 AM – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 AM – A walk in the park! My favorite thing!10:30 AM – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!12:00 PM – Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 PM – Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00Continue reading “Two Points of View”

Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems? If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything! Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Before discussing the problems in Corinth, Paul affirms his readers. Why is he thankful for them?  Why are you thankful for your church?

Lift me up, by your strong arm, O Lord, above the mists and darkness of the valley, to stand and walk with you on the high level of your presence and glory.

O King of glory and Lord of valor, our warrior and our peace, may you win victories in the world through us your servants for without you we can do nothing.  May your compassion go before us and come behind us; be with us at our beginnings and at our endings.  May your will beContinue reading “Prayer for the Day”