Coping Advice In A Turbulent World: Faith, Healing, And Hope Podcast Episode #1
Pip: There’s a particular kind of courage in writing about cancer, faith, and the state of the world all at once — and then handing someone a prayer card for
“In The Year That King Uzziah Died I Saw The Lord.”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
Is the year that King Uzziah died a historical event marking the time when the prophet Isaiah received his call during a national crisis of leadership and security? Or is
“Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?~ Prayer And Blessing For My Beloved
I thank God for leaving a seed, a holy seed in my brother Del as he cast his leaves, his earthly covering, prior to his departure from his earthly body.
“And He Said Unto Jesus, Lord, Remember Me, When Thou Comest Into Thy Kingdom” ~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
On July 10, 2026, my brother Delano was seated at the kitchen table, feeding himself and enjoying a substantial breakfast that included cereal, sausage, a biscuit, juice, and cookies. Two
“Then Said I, Lord, How Long?”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
I cried out to God as I went to the hospital to see my brother, Del, who was on life support suffering from Stage 4 cancer. I asked, “Lord, how
“It Is Because There Is No Light In Them.”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
One paradox of Christ is that he is simultaneously a sanctuary and a stumbling block. However, in life we face a binary choice: Christ is either our sanctuary or our
“Lest They See With Their Eyes… And Be Healed”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
I pray for faith that moves mountains and frees the oppressed, the bruised, and broken-hearted. I pray for faith that opens spiritually blind eyes that mankind would heal the land
They “Justify The Wicked For A Reward”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
God warns of judgment for wicked rulers, legislators, judges, and individuals who pervert justice, call evil good, and produce “wild grapes,” i.e., they produce corruption, rebellion, oppression, and injustice, instead
“We Are His People, And The Sheep Of His Pasture” Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
I thank God that he is a god of justice, order, and compassion for the Jew and the Gentile alike. He is a lover of all mankind, who he has
“Woe To Those Who Call Evil Good”~ Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
My prayer today is for Christians who abdicate their responsibility to know God for themselves. I pray for those who blindly follow the words of leaders, ministers, politicians, or teachers
“He Will Waken Mine Ear To Hear, As The Learned”~ A Pandemic Blessing and Prayer for My Beloved
Calling Covid-19 a pandemic blessing, though it sounds like an oxymoron, is in no way a disrespect for the lives lost, the hearts shattered, or a disregard to those who
“The Spirit of The Lord Shall Chase Him Away” ~Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
I returned home to the housing projects on a wintry night after studying with a fellow grad student. As I drove up to my sister’s first story apartment, I saw
“God Is Doing A New Thing, Can You Not Perceive It?”
Travail is necessary and precedes the new thing God is doing. He is making a way in the deserts, desolate, flood ravaged, and war-torn areas all over the world. These
“Shall I Cause To Travail, And Not Bring Forth?”~ Prayer and Blessing For My Beloved
On their way to Bethel, to build the house of God, Jacob’s pregnant wife, Rachel, in travail before her death, called out and named her son, Ben-Oni, meaning, “son of
“He Carried Them Always Continually”~Prayer and Blessing for My Beloved
I am thankful for God who sends his angelic presence in the time of trouble to save us. I am thankful for the love of his Son, Jesus who redeems
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