We need to know He hears us. And, when whispered pleas for mercy seem to go unanswered, we wonder if we should even keep praying. How do we know if the answer is “no” or “not yet.” It’s all very confusing until we pick up His Word and let Him speak.

Before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah… – Genesis 24:45 HCSB

It’s hard for us to fathom…that He has answered our prayer before we have even finished praying it. Time is so different for Him. He is not overwhelmed by the ticking of the clock.

He feels no panic at the passing of years.

The nature of our request or need doesn’t matter. In Him, it has already been answered. Maybe the answer is “yes”…maybe not. But, we don’t need to feel ignored. The silence, instead, is an indication that there is nothing that needs…

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Morning Reading: 2 Timothy 3.14-15 NLT

“But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3.14-15 NLT

Black Pastors Speak Out for Traditional Marriage.

Peanut Gallery: Rev Williams Owens takes a courageous stand for traditional family values.

Morning Reading: 2 Peter 1.3 NLT

“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.”
2 Peter 1.3 NLT

“Eat Mor Chikin” – I DID!

Peanut Gallery: Today was the big “Free Speech” / “Religious Freedom” day for culture warriors and I did my part. So did hundreds of other folks in Aurora, IL where we’re visiting our family. I waited 2 hours in line for inside counter service. Drive through wait was about 45 minutes. And the lines were just as long when I left. This was big!

It was a lot like a tea party gathering without signs – lot’s of regular folks waiting for hours in the hot sun to make a point for freedom… it had very little to do with the food. It took time, energy and passion… and people were glad to do it. It would have been a terrific place for conservative voter registration effort.

The people in line with me couldn’t wait to express their support for traditional family values. And they can’t wait for November 6th to express their opinion again. The sleeping American giant has had enough. Look at the variety of people – men, women and families.

Here are some photos and videos –

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