Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Over the next two weeks we are going to take a look back at e-devotions.  We will turn back time, and in these e-devotions I will pass on to you some that still speak to me.  Enjoy.  Share with others.  Pray for the impact of God’s truth on our lives. Thank you for allowing me to take some time off and still share with you these e-devotions as we turn back in time… Much of this e-devotion was first shared in January of 2010: "If all the Christians-I mean all of 'em-got outta the pews on Sundays and into the streets, we'd shut the city down.  We'd shut down hunger.  We'd shut down loneliness.  We'd shut down the notion that there is any such of a thing as a person that don't deserve a kind word and a second chance." --- Denver Moore in What Difference Do It Make That quote was sent to me by one of our ladies at The Community.  What a huge and right on thought?  We are making a difference in our cities when we step up and do what Jesus did and ...

Psalm 69:13  NLT But I keep praying to you, Lord, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation. What’s on your mind?  So that I know what you are praying for. You know it is like that credit card that always ends with that saying, “what’s in your wallet?”  You need that card.  It keeps you going and provides when nothing else can.  We know that is not the case, but that phrase caught my attention and maybe your’s too. What’s on your mind? Thanks for asking because it is a lot.  So many people going through tough times that would stretch anyone.  So many dealing with situations that are out of their control and need the work of God in their lives. I read a story yesterday of how some Christian workers in the Ukraine continue to meet needs and are making a difference.  Pray for open communication between those who are in need and those who are able to help.  Pray fo...

"If all the Christians-I mean all of 'em-got outta the pews on Sundays and into the streets, we'd shut the city down.  We'd shut down hunger.  We'd shut down loneliness.  We'd shut down the notion that there is any such of a thing as a person that don't deserve a kind word and a second chance." ---   Denver Moore in   What Difference Do It Make That quote was sent to me by someone in our church 10 years ago.  What a huge and right on thought?  We are making a difference in our cities when we step up and do what Jesus did and what Jesus calls each of us to do. Hebrews 13:16 NLT And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. 1 John 3:17 NASB But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? Maybe I sound like a broken record to you, but I have to do w...

For a long time I have been intrigued by the Old Testament sharing about cities of refuge.  These were cities set aside as a place where people can find safety when they had a need.   We often can provide for refuges.  This is a hot topic in our country.  There legal and illegal refugees, but all of them are children of God and special to God. All people ought to have respect and honor for people. Joshua 21:13  NLT The following towns with their pasturelands were given to the descendants   of   Aaron the priest: Hebron (a   city   of   refuge   for those who accidentally killed someone), Libnah, Numbers 35:25  NLT The community must protect the slayer from the avenger and must escort the slayer back to live in the   city   of   refuge   to which he fled. There he must remain until the death   of   the high priest, who was anointed with the sacr...