Author Archives: mlcoffice

… being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 I recently went to a poetry writing retreat. It’s been years since … Continue reading →

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father…John 17:1 In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that… Luke 10:21 …Then Jesus looked up … Continue reading →

The angel of God, who had been going before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them. So it came between the camp of Egypt and … Continue reading →

This morning as I was driving to church I scanned through Sirius Radio looking for something praiseworthy to get my heart ready for the service. An older song was playing and I found myself humming along. “Celebrate Jesus. Celebrate.” It … Continue reading →

The book of Genesis opens with a very short phrase: In the beginning, God… Genesis 1:1 In those few words of Scripture God established three truths: the existence of a beginning, (time), the inferred existence of that which was before … Continue reading →

And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. Luke 11:39 I’ve been far too busy again. “Martha Me” showed up at my door to take charge of everything that’s become messy … Continue reading →

… and you shall give Him the name Jesus. Luke 1:31 There is power in the Name of Jesus. Intercessors pray in Jesus’ Name; worship leaders praise and worship His Name. Pastors lead the sheep in Jesus’ Name. In our … Continue reading →

There is power in the Name of Jesus The difference between Christian prayer and all other prayers of faith is that we pray in the Name of the Lord Jesus, acknowledging that we pray, petition, supplicate, thank and ask not … Continue reading →

All your works praise you, LORD; your faithful people extol you. Psalm 145:10 Ode: a lyric poem exalting someone or something in a very elaborate way. In just a few days, summer will officially move over for fall. Realistically, summer … Continue reading →

“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. Psalm 25.1 Hope seems to be disappearing for many people in these days of increasing calamity … Continue reading →