What Do You Believe About Creation?

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word" (John 1:1) When I approach Scripture, it is usually with the three W's in place: who is speaking, what is being said and why is it being said in this way. My framework is that all...

The Beanbag Chair

"I want to know Him and the power of His resurrection" (Phil.3:10) Do you remember settling into your beanbag chair? These days it might be easier to get down, rather than back up but do you remember flopping yourself down and the beanbag seemed to almost wrap itself...

One Thing I Ask

"The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and His ear unto their requests." (I Peter 3:12) Have you ever had the experience, while worshipping God, of hearing another voice joining in as you praise? You recognize that voice. You look for that familiar face and then...

Fresh Oil

"For I remind you to fan into flames the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given to us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control" (2 Tim:1:6-7).  We read also in 1 Timothy 4:14, 'Do not neglect the gift in...

Is It Worth It?

There is a hill in Edinburgh, Scotland called Calton Hill. Famous for its historic monuments, it stands tall in the midst of rolling streets and landmarks. On the summit is a National Monument, patterned after the Parthenon in Greece. Also found is a landmark,...

Occupy Till I Come

Today I turn 65. A milestone to be sure but one that doesn't bring with it any discouragement, depression or even fatalism. I have approached this day with a sense of optimism. I realize that I am entering into the fall season of my life. The vigors of youth and the...

The Pruning Effect

Seems almost cruel to the bush but so necessary. The gardeners are currently tending, pruning, lopping any or all branches that are dead or not adding to the overall health of the bush. Once a large bush, now is showing signs of being trimmed, almost like...

How Are You Doing?

Has it been seven weeks since you drafted your 2018 New Year's Resolutions, with a firm determination to complete what was in your heart to accomplish? How are you doing? Are you on track? Or have you relegated these to the scrap bin, ready to go at it once more, when...

Run Like A Tortoise

Does the tortoise always win? The reference is to Aesop's fable in that famous race between the hare and the tortoise. The hare, who clearly outdistances his opponent, decides that his lead is sufficient and he can now take a nap. Yet the tortoise maintains his pace...

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Please know that I love to speak with my Father and to bring others before Him in prayer. I have this unfailing belief that He both hears and answers the prayers of His children.
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Dave Griggs, MDiv