Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose...  Read More

In the Protestant Liturgical Calendar, the principal festival of Mary is “Mary, Mother of Our Lord” on Aug. 15. This festival of the church, which sometimes goes overlooked, is meant as an opportu...  Read More

“May I never take my daily bread for granted.” Perhaps that’s another way to say these words....  Read More

What is my vision of God’s purpose for me? Whatever it may be, His purpose is for me to depend on Him and on His power now....  Read More

A little girl was asked what her favorite story was in the Bible. She said, "I like the one where everyone loafs and fishes."Alright, bad pastor jokes aside, the feeding of the 5000 is one of the grea...  Read More

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my...  Read More

This prayer, originally penned by George Washington, is read aloud each day at Mount Vernon's public wreath laying ceremony.I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have the United States in hi...  Read More

“I discovered later, and I’m still discovering right up to this moment, that is it only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. By this-worldliness I mean living unreserv...  Read More

Mark 6 is a study in scarcity.First, the apostles are sent out to do demon-casting ministry work.  Their instructions were specific:  Take a staff, a shirt, and one pair of sandals.  Bring no bread...  Read More