Encouragement
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING: #10, 2nd Cup of Coffee, 2/2/23
-10- The Sword of Light, God’s Holy Weapon In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I lay hold of the weapon of the Holy Spirit – the Word of God! I embrace its inerrant message of truth and power, and I humbly ask You, Holy Spirit, to guide me into true understanding of the … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING: #9, 2nd Cup of Coffee, 1/1/23
Putting On The Headgear Of Salvation – Eph. 6:17 – 9 – Dear God, I take by faith the helmet of salvation. I recognize my salvation is through the person of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I intentionally cover my mind with Him, with the power of His name, and I desire that He … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING ~ 2nd Cup of Coffee, 7/8/22
Claiming My Position With Christ -3- Loving Heavenly Father, I’ve come to see that it is Your will that I be invincibly strong in spiritual warfare. I praise You that You have placed me “in Christ” [Eph. 1:3]. By faith I express my desire to abide in the protection and blessing of the mighty name … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING ~ 2nd Cup of Coffee, 6/24/22
Focused On God -2- Loving Heavenly Father, enable me to keep all things within the perspective of Your Sovereignty. Grant to me the wisdom to know the fierceness of the battle is NOT evidence of defeat. Help me to thank and praise You for Your purpose in every phase of the battle. Use all of … Continue reading
2nd Cup for 4/18/2020: I WO-O-OSH FOR THE REST OF 2020 . . .
Reverend James Ogden braved a nasty storm to drive twenty-three miles and have the heat and lights on in the country church building that Sunday morning. He sat listening to some praise and worship music while waiting for the sanctuary to warm up, and for the local folks from surrounding farms to arrive. He checked … Continue reading
Granger: 2nd Cup Saturday, 4/11/2020: THE VETERAN OF 1,003 MELODIES
The man’s steps slowed, and he hesitated at the unknown road leading off to the right. Silver-haired and of normal build, he wore casual, comfortable, neutral-colored clothes, for he usually walked as weather and schedule permitted. He stood for a moment, eyeing the safe, regular, normal route leading straight ahead. That was his usual route. … Continue reading
2nd Cup – QTMs for 3/7/2020: WELL, ARE YOU?
Charlie “Tremendous” Jones once told me, “You grow when you can’t go on, but you refuse to quit!” I took what he said to heart, because I know he lived that philosophy. I’d read after him for years, and finally got the chance to meet him. I patiently stood in line for 8 months. When … Continue reading
A 2nd Cup for Valentines Day ’20: THE FIRST TIME I HELD HER HEART
My Valentine and I have been holding hearts for over 45 years, and we’ve managed it in the same way any of us walk with Jesus: by grace and through faith. It has been neither simple nor easy. We’ve literally known each other all our lives, so we sort of knew what we were getting. … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, 1/29/2020: WHAT’S THE STORY ON LOVE?
I originally came across this great little story in August of 2007. Approaching Valentines Day, it seems to me with the national psyche and popular culture at its current state, it’s time to revisit the subject. I want to share it and some time-modified comments with you as Valentine’s Day 2020 approaches. Please–read on. . … Continue reading