Inspirational
A Granger 2nd Cup for 3/20/23: CUTTING TO THE CHAISE
There was still a little bite in the morning air; Spring hadn’t yet convinced Winter to head back North. The sun was bright in the sky and busy chasing the chill away so Granger sat outside at one of Howya Bean’s tile-surfaced tables. He had on some faded jeans and wore a lined tan jacket … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee for March 7, 2023: HOLY DISCONTENT, BATMAN!!!
I originally posted this 2nd Cup of Coffee blog on March 27, 2013. I had no idea how it would be resonating with today’s headlines. See what you think. The motion-sensing doorbell smoothly merged with his ambling thoughts . . . “NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH-NUHNUH: BATMAN!!!“ Perhaps the mail coupon from Spencer Gifts wasn’t such a great idea. To … Continue reading
Quiet Moments: 2nd Cup of Coffee, 3/7/23
I first wrote this during the craziness of Covid lockdown on July 3, 2020. I now know there are several who follow my posts and blogging who will resonate with this. Since I don’t recall publishing this, here it is as written almost three years back. “Creative flow happens. The creative heart doesn’t manufacture it; … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING: #11, 2nd Cup of Coffee, 2/2/23
– 11 – Taking My Stand For God Gracious Heavenly Father, I choose to see myself as You see me in the person of your Son, Jesus: as being invincibly strong and able to do all that is in Your will for me to do. I reject Satan’s deception, lies, and accusations that I am … Continue reading
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: #8, 2nd Cup of Coffee, 12/20/22
– 8 – Energizing The Force-Shield of Faith Loving Heavenly Father, I accept with gratitude Your promise of divine protection in return for my faith in You. I claim this protection today, and I ask You, precious Holy Spirit, to energize this force-shield of faith in and around my life. I count upon Your holy … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING: #7, 2nd Cup of Coffee, 12/14/22
– 7- PUTTING ON THE PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR OF GOD’S PEACE Loving Heavenly Father, by faith and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, put on the footwear of Your peace. I accept Your declaration that I am justified before You, and that I have peace with You because my sins are forgiven and I … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING ~ 2nd Cup of Coffee, 8/6/22
– 6 – Claiming The Trauma Plate of Righteousness In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I put on the trauma plate of Righteousness — right standing with God. In this moment, I repudiate any dependence I may have on my own goodness. I see the fallacy of claiming any righteousness in and of … Continue reading
PRAYER WARRIOR: SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TRAINING ~ 2nd Cup of Coffee, 8/6/22
– 5 – Putting On The Belt of Truth In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I claim the protection of the belt of Truth, having buckled it securely around my waist. I pray the protection of this Truth over my personal life, my home and family, the plan God has appointed for me … Continue reading