by Whitey | Jan 19, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Blessed us she who has said that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” (Luke 1:45)Mary was blessed. And as she reflected in the poem recorded here, it’s not because she was a great person, but because of God’s grace. And in...
by Whitey | Jan 18, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
As the angel appears to Mary to give her the good news about Jesus, we're reminded that "his kingdom will never end" (vs. 33) and that "nothing is impossible with God." (vs. 37) These are big promises, and a reminder that as Believers...
by Whitey | Jan 18, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“But the angel of the Lord said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard.’…” (Mark 1:13) I am not very good at waiting. Like many of us, I have dreams and desires I’ve been praying about for a long time. And...
by Whitey | Jan 12, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift up holy hands in prayer, and praise the Lord. May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Jerusalem.” (Psalm 134:1-3 NLT) This Psalm seems...
by Whitey | Jan 7, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm 127:1) This verse is a good reminder as I start 2012 to not live or minister in my own efforts or according to my...
by Whitey | Jan 5, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." (Psalm 126:5) What about those who don't sow in tears? I wonder if the reason we don't see more fruit in our ministries sometimes is because we don't let our hearts break for those...
