Be Bold 2023

I Just Keep Trusting

This working Friday morning @ The Perch has been filled with twists and turns and potholes – but a few minutes ago this chorus that dates back to my Morningside Youth Group years popped into my stretched insane but creative mind. Sometimes, God just sends us a song.

Prayer of Blessing

A Thursday morning Prayer of Blessing. ‘The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. ‘- Numbers 6:24-26 Amen.

All I Have Needed

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! “Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!” Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—… Read more »

God, We Believe

Creative working inspiration tonight @ The Perch by CeCe Winans. Yep, the old man is still up. ♪ Move the immovable. Break the unbreakable. God, we believe. God, we believe for it. From the impossible, we’ll see a miracle. God, we believe. God, we believe for it ♪♪ – Prayers for many tonight before bed…. Read more »

9-9-32

9-9-32. My Dad was actually a twin – his baby sister died in childbirth. I suspect that is why MeMaw held her apron strings really tight with my Dad – her baby son. Tomorrow would have been 91–10 months younger than Mother. Heaven is timeless – no day nor night – time will be no… Read more »

By The Way of The Cross

Brenda Ruppe Hurte has ALWAYS been one of my favorite female vocalists back to the days of The Ruppes, her solo leads at Temple BC, and her cameos with her daughters Sisters. Creative inspiration @ The Perch this afternoon via a video feed from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch Annual Gospel Sing. The Bridge is quite amazing… Read more »

“Eyes on Me”

‘oh, i have had my seasons— of wandering, scrambling…lost. if it wasn’t for the goodness of God, the patience, the love— i would have drowned. “eyes on Me.” “eyes on Me.” He repeatedly said. sailors used the north star as a reference point— to find their way home. may you and i set our faces… Read more »

Talk to God

Wrapping up a steamy work day in and out of The Perch. A few thoughts for tonight. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple conversation with God. He’s not looking for fancy words or elaborate prayers. He just wants to hear from you, His beloved child. He’s always listening with an open heart. Prayers tonight… Read more »