CEV says, “Calm down” instead of, “Be still.” What could the world be like if we would all calm down? I know it’s in those still, quiet moments that God speaks. If we never stop we cannot hear the voice of Guidance, the voice of Divine Comfort, the voice of Healing. God speaks to us... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Many Facets of Prayer
Some parts of our faith are only between us and God. This is where God speaks to us and leads us. God fuels us and refreshes us through prayer. I’ve learned a lot about praying over the years, things like we don’t need to ask God to be with us because God already promised that.... Continue Reading →
Lenten Devotional : Jesus’ Prayer for Himself
John 17 is Jesus' prayer for Himself, for his disciples and for all believers who will come after them. Jesus prayed with great vision for Himself, for His disciples and even for you and me! Do we pray with vision like Jesus did or are we so stuck in the here and now that we... Continue Reading →
A Walk for Unity and a Foot Washing
Bishop Trogdon and Dr. Rogers embrace after washing each other's feet. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Byerly of Sunset Church of God) Two retired Christian pastors set a powerful example to the Randolph County/Asheboro City communities on Sunday, June 14th at Eastside Park. Bishop Trogdon and Dr. Rogers, two well respected pastors in the Asheboro community,... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Prayer Elements
Some parts of our faith are only between us and God. This is where God speaks to us and leads us. God fuels us and refreshes us through prayer. I’ve learned a lot about praying over the years, things like we don’t need to ask God to be with us because God already promised that.... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: New Eyes
Do you have eyes of faith? Do you believe? What hinders and stunts your faith experience? Maybe you want to believe but feel like you cannot? Ask God right now to open your eyes of faith, internal, spiritual eyes that can see into eternity. All we can see here and now will pass away but... Continue Reading →
I Pray for You…
Dear Friend, Brother, Sister, Neighbor, My heart is heavy for you tonight. I’m honored that anyone would even read anything I’d write. I pray God is honored and revealed to those who read my writings. Most days I just feel as if I’m babbling. God is so great He can use even a babbler like... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Sloppy Prayers
There are right and wrong ways to approach and ask God just like there are right and wrong ways to approach other human beings. Prayer isn’t for selfish desires. Prayer is conversation with God. Prayer is just as much listening as it is speaking. We do much more speaking than we do listening. I need... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Twisted Prayers?
Does this verse mean belief is the secret to having God’s power? I can pray for a million dollars and if I believe in that enough it will be mine? This verse has been used in exactly that way before even in certain Christian circles. Can you imagine the pain this has caused? My son... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Asking & Abiding
Asking, prayer, abiding... only those who abide in Christ know how to ask. Of course, anyone can ask but those who abide share God’s desires. They are called to live the life God has laid out for them. This kind of praying is deep. It’s connected to the Kingdom. It’s not even from this world.... Continue Reading →