“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” – President George Washington
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. (Proverbs 29:2)
What did George Washington mean in his quote above?
What role does religion (or faith) play in politics?
What role does a politician’s religious views play in how he votes or acts?
In God’s eyes, who are the righteous and who are the wicked?
How many times have you heard people say, “Don’t discuss religion or politics because people …

“God’s voice in our hearts sounds like a flow of spontaneous thoughts. Therefore, when I tune to God, I tune to spontaneity.” – Mark Virkler
I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end …

 ”Anything can happen if you let it!” refrain in song from Mary Poppins on Broadway
Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” (Mark 9:23)
What have you been praying and waiting for to happen?
Who put those desires in your heart?
What role does learning to hear God’s voice play in bringing those things about?
This past week, my wife and I drove from Culpeper VA to Glenridge NJ for our niece’s (Andria’s) high school graduation on June 20. We spent four wonderful days visiting with …

REST!!! It’s not just a good idea; it’s a command from Jesus.
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
 
If your life was compared to a train, how fast would you say that train is going?
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst, how would you rate the level of stress in your life?
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst, how would you rate your weariness? 
A few days ago, a new friend asked me, “Why …

“The Holy Spirit is the answer to every unspoken question.” – Dr. Mike Murdock
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. (Psalm 86:5-6)
What area of your life do you want to be set free in?
Hello precious friend…
The very first Journaling 201 class that Dr. Jerry Graham and I hosted yesterday evening went extremely well. This morning as I reflected on that, I was …

Journaling is the key to unlock your dreams!!!
“And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him. and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.” (Acts 7:9)
What are some of the things you are most passionate about?
Joseph may well have been the greatest dreamer in the Bible. How did he withstand all the hardships, temptations, etc? God had given him a …

“There can be miracles when you believe!”
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20)
How great is your faith?
What role does journaling play in that?
What role are daily habits playing in growing your faith?
Yesterday evening, my wife and I went to DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Constitution Hall in Washington DC …

“Journaling, the writing out of our prayers and God’s answers, provides a great new freedom in hearing God’s voice.” Dr. Mark Virkler
Then Yahweh answered me and said, ‘Write the vision down, inscribe it on tablets to be easily read. (Habakkuk 2:2; NJB)
How would you describe your life purpose?
As you undoubtedly know by now, Dr. Jerry Graham and I are teaming up to do a 5-week, 35-day on-line course in journaling with a special emphasis on understanding your life purpose or destiny. This is an exciting combination of two of the …

“Where you end up in life is not determined by where you start. It’s what you choose to do with the seconds you have–it’s what you choose to do with your potential that shapes your destiny”  Patrick M. Powers
“And because of all this, we make a sure covenant, and write it; our leaders, our Levites, and our priests seal it.” (Nehemiah 9:38)
Which journaling method is best for me?
What should I include and not include in my journal?
Yesterday we covered the topic “Why journal?” Today we move on to “How do …

“We are all called to do something great but we are not called to do it alone……” – Pastor Dan Stratton
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a MIRROR the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthians 3:18)
What are the benefits of journaling?
What does God mean when he instructs us to MEDITATE on his Word?
Which benefit listed below would be most helpful to you at this stage of your life?
In …