Category Archives: Prayer

Out of the Mouths of Babes

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Joe

Last night I had a lot on my mind. And so when we sat down to eat dinner, I was lost in my thoughts as we all started eating. My soon-to-be-three year old son, Nicholas, said in the moment: “Daddy, … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4:6

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Joe

I’m sure most of you know what Philippians 4:6 says. In case you don’t, it says: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. –Philippians 4:6. I … Continue reading →

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The Father Who Listens

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Joe

If my boys came to me and asked me for help, would I help them? Yes, to the best of my ability but also I would do my best to guide them into figuring something out on their own. Be … Continue reading →

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Extracting The Precious From The Worthless

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Joe

Things have settled down a little around here since Thanksgiving. The day before Thanksgiving, I received a phone call from the hiring manager I interviewed with a couple weeks previously. He made me a formal job offer. After a little … Continue reading →

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Words for the Wise – No. 13

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joe

Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few. –Ecclesiastes 5:2. I think … Continue reading →