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Passage of the Day:

When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, ¹¹ but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. ¹² Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” ¹³ He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” ¹⁴ (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” ¹⁵ The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. ¹⁶ Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. ¹⁷ They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over, Luke 9:10-17.

Reflection:

Based upon the words of a first century historian, apostles, a.k.a. the 12 disciples were excited to share with Jesus what they were able to accomplish in teams of two. Luke gives the impression that the disciples and Jesus were ready to call it a day. Despite withdrawing from the crowds, there was a spiritual hunger that spread throughout the land. Jesus embraced this hunger, welcoming the growing crowds as He spoke about the kingdom of God until late in the afternoon. While the disciples wanted everyone to leave so that there was enough time to eat dinner before darkness set in, Jesus had a different plan. After taking an inventory of what the disciples had to offer 5,000 men, excluding woman and children, Jesus saw an opportunity to provide daily bread.

Prayerful Action:

“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, ¹⁰ your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.¹¹ Give us today our daily bread, Matthew 6:9-11.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

There are two life lessons Jesus is trying to teach His disciples. First, ministry can be exhausting as you reach out, serve and teach people about the kingdom of God. Second, ministry is never ending, even when you’re hungry, tired and weary. Jesus could have turned away this massive crowd. Yet, part of any ministry is seizing every opportunity that the Lord gives you. Although Luke never uses the term fortitude, Jesus demonstrates the courage and guts necessary to touch the lives of everyone He came in contact with on this particular day.

Song of the Day:

Final Thoughts:

This is my favorite song when I partake in communion. Whenever you sit down to eat, remember the feeding of the 5,000 as you thank God for proving you with daily bread.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” ³⁶ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. ³⁷ A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. ³⁸ Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” ³⁹ He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. ⁴⁰ He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” ⁴¹ They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” – Mark 4:35-41

Reflection:

Since 4 of the first 6 disciple called by Jesus were fisherman, you would think that these seasoned sailors would not panic when a squall suddenly appeared on the water. While all 12 disciples were freaking out, Jesus was sound asleep, likely using this storm to test their degree of fortitude. Although John Mark was not present during this furious squall, this story was passed down to him by Peter as they were ministry partners in the first century. As this storm intensified, Peter thought the disciples were going to drown. After quickly making this squall disappear, Jesus rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith. Perhaps, this moment of fear prompted Peter to write today’s call to action.

Prayerful Action:

 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. ⁷ These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed., 1 Peter 1:6-7.

Developing the Spiritual Gut to Press On:

Life is full of failure which provides opportunities for spiritual growth. Jesus taught Peter that trials are necessary to test your faith and in today’s passage to see where you need to improve. Another disciple in the boat during this squall provides another perspective in 1 John 4:18. When you place your trust in the perfect love of Jesus, fear vanishes. Therefore, if you want to pursue fortitude this month, put these two pieces of advice into practice.

Song of the Day:

Final Thoughts:

Fall will likely bring new storms on the horizon. May the lyrics of Fisher of Men prepare you as you find yourself surrounded by wind and waves. If your fortitude fails like the disciples, there’s always tomorrow to begin again with a fresh start, Lamentations 3:19-24.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, ² and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. ³ When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” ⁴ “Woman,^[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” ⁵ His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” ⁶ Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.^{[b] 7} Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. ⁸ Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, ⁹ and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside ¹⁰ and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” ¹¹ What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him, John 2:1-11.

Reflection:

First century Jewish wedding receptions could last up to a week. Wedding guests expected a few days of celebrating with food and drinks. Based upon John’s account of this wedding reception, these parties would end once all the food and wine were consumed. Since Jesus’ mother Mary was close friends with the parents hosting this reception, she didn’t want this couple’s reputation tarnished as cheap and unprepared. Only 6 of 12 disciples had been called at the time of this wedding which explains Jesus initially response, “my time has not yet come.” However, Mary was consumed with fortitude, refusing to take no for an answer. Mary trusted Jesus who not only turned water into wine, but this wine was the best of the best.

Prayerful Action:

Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. ⁵² And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man, Luke 2:51-52.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

The context of the above passage takes place when Jesus is 12 years old. Rather than travel back to Nazareth with his family, Jesus stayed in Jerusalem, teaching in the temple for the first time. While there is no mention of a Bar mitzvah, Jesus became a man in the Jewish faith. Joseph and Mary returned to Jerusalem, retracing their steps to find their son. Subsequently, upon returning home, Jesus promised to be obedient to his parents. In a sense, Mary was like the mother of a real-life Superman. Mary noticed a spiritual difference in Jesus, but didn’t quite understand what to do. However, in a time a need, Jesus obeyed His mother and saved the reputations of their family friends. Mary demonstrated spiritual guts by trusting in Jesus to save the day.

Song of the Day:

Final Thoughts:

Water into Wine is one of the inspirational songs in college that I turned to when I was in need of a miracle. May the lyrics of today’s song stir your soul and inspire you to seek fortitude this September.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. ⁴¹ Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah, Luke 4:40-41.

Reflection:

Today’s author is a first century doctor who uses the events within a 12-hour period to record these miracles. Based upon Luke’s time frame, Jesus started healing as the sunset and stopped at dawn, just before the sun rose. The first question that popped into my mind as I read today’s passage is did all of these individuals in need of healing wait all day because Jesus was busy? Or did these people simply travel from all over during the day and waited in line to be healed at sunset? Whenever the true context, each needy soul waited as long as necessary, up to 10 hours before being healed by Jesus. As an impatient person, this takes spiritual guts.

Prayerful Action:

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord, Psalm 27:14.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

If I don’t do something around the house when it comes my mind, I tend to fall behind. The longer I push this off, the more out of control this situation becomes. Since the summer heat and humidity can be so extreme, summer projects will now need to be done this fall. When it comes to personal hearing, all the individuals who lined up to meet with Jesus couldn’t wait any longer. These specific conditions had become debilitating, creating a sense of urgency within each soul. When a spirit of fortitude conceives the drive to get a condition resolved, you’ll wait as long as necessary. This is the context all everyone who waited past sunset to finally receive healing.

Song of the Day:

Today’s lyrics speak to those individuals who think they can earn their way into heaven, Romans 3:9-12. True healing begins when you realize that you can’t do this on your own, John 3:16-17. Whether you are in desperate need of physical or spiritual healing, may today’s song give you hope to press on.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. ¹⁵ “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. ¹⁶ I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ¹⁷ “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” ¹⁸ Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment. ¹⁹ Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” ²⁰ He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you,” Matthew 17:14-20.

Reflection:

Beginning in Luke 9, Jesus divides his 12 disciples into teams of 2. Jesus sends them out into the world, preparing each for ministry, like a test run before Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Meanwhile, one chapter later, Luke 10, Jesus appoints 72 additional disciples to spread the gospel. Jesus gave all 84 of these men the authority to drive out demons and to heal. Unfortunately, one of these 42 teams of 2 failed, unable to heal a man suffering from seizures. Although Jesus didn’t reveal which team was unsuccessful, sometimes the worse that you realize the condition that someone is in, doubt replaces faith. This is the root cause for their inability to fully heal a man with seizures.

Prayerful Action:

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. ³² Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches,” Matthew 13:31-32.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

Some passages in the Bible are designed to make you ponder, “how did these 2 disciples recover from this epic failure?” The greatest athletes in the world don’t lose much, but when they do these are used as teachable moments to avoid making similar mistakes in the future. After experiencing a couple of prosperous decades, I’ve learned more about Christianity in the past 2 years from failure than any other time in my life. Losing knocked me off of my high horse, humbling me by providing perspective to what’s really important in life. May today’s passage teach you the importance of learning from your past failures and mistakes.

Song of the Day:

Final Thoughts:

Where you begin in life, there are a long way from the finish line, heaven. As you fight through failure, may the Holy Spirit give you a spirit of fortitude to keep pressing on.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” ²⁸ When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. ²⁹ Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”; ³⁰ and their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” ³¹ But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region, Matthew 9:27-31.

Reflection:

Upon further examination of today’s passage, one key point is missing as two blind men aren’t able to directly follow behind Jesus. Subsequently, one of the three possible assumptions must be true. These two blind men possessed exceptionable hearing. One of these two men were able to see out of one eye. Or an unnamed man guided these two blind men, keeping them close to Jesus as they walked behind Him. Matthew’s story is similar to another blind man account mentioned by Luke. However, Matthew mentions two blind men whereas Luke recounts the healing of one blind man in Luke 18:35-43. Rather than waste His time, Jesus screens these two blind men to ascertain their degree of belief and faith. These 2 blind men wouldn’t have been following Jesus closely if they didn’t already think a miracle could be performed by Jesus. This is the spiritual guts the hopeless need to adopt and acquire today.

Prayerful Action:

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”^[e] and he was called God’s friend. ²⁴ You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone, James 2:23-24.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

When the four Gospels were written in the first century, there was a Jewish belief that if you became blind, crippled, deaf or mute, God was punishing you or your parents. Subsequently, when these 2 blind men approach Jesus, each are asking for mercy on their parents or themselves for whatever sin was committed to inflict this blindness. Of the 37 full accounts of miracles by Jesus, several of the individuals who approach Jesus seek forgiveness for their sins. Once forgiveness, grace and mercy are extended to these sinners, Jesus moves on to the actual healing. As for the 2 blind men, they stuck together like brothers until their prayer was answered. This spirit of perseverance gave birth to fortitude, providing the courage to seek out Jesus for healing.

Song of the Day:

This is one of my favorite songs from college when I attended Intervarsity Christian Fellowship on Friday nights at the University of Delaware. While many other versions have been released in the last few decades, may the lyrics inspire you to develop spiritual gifts to press on in life regardless of the trials that you may endure.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, ¹¹ and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. ¹² When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” ¹³ Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. ¹⁴ Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” ¹⁵ The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn’t each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? ¹⁶ Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?” ¹⁷ When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing, Luke 13:10-17.

Reflection:

Not every Jewish town contained a synagogue. If a population was less than 12 Jewish males, synagogue was held outside, typically near a local body of water. Luke specifies that Jesus was teaching inside a physical building. As Jesus continued to speak about the spiritual truths in the Torah, His eyes were drawn to a crippled woman, hunched over in a sit. According to Luke, a first century doctor, Jesus called her to move to the front of the synagogue, like going up to an altar in front of a modern-day church. This pause in Jesus’ message likely created an awkward tension, as this hunched over woman slowly moves to the front. This woman could have used her physical condition as an excuse for not attending synagogue. Yet, I believe with the knowledge that Jesus was in town and going to teach at synagogue, some sort of belief was conceived deep inside her heart that healing was possible. Perhaps, when Jesus saw this woman, their eyes made contact, and Jesus could see the desperation in her eyes. Whatever really happened prior to being called up front, this woman never stopped believing that somehow/someway, her body would be restored.

Prayerful Action:

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.¹⁹ The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;²⁰ he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken, Psalm 34:18-20.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

Growing up Roman Catholic, I went to church religiously, even on summer vacation. Yet, now as an adult, I’ve used plenty of excuses for not attending church. While some were valid reasons, this crippled woman continued to attend synagogue for nearly 20 years without receiving an answer to her prayers. Most people inflicted with this ailment would have become angry and bitter at God. As a doctor, Luke was astonished that Satan had the power to bind someone’s body for 18 years. Nonetheless, a spirit of fortitude gave this woman hope and faith to keep worshipping God until this day of healing arrived. This is the type of spiritual guts we all need to pursue.

Song of the Day:

Many of the miracles in the Bible provide a brief backstory. Yet, in some of the generic healings, you have to ponder why these individuals traveled countless miles to see Jesus. When you become desperate like this crippled woman, seek fortitude to press on.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. ³⁶ When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. ³⁷ They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” ³⁸ He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” ³⁹ Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ⁴⁰ Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, ⁴¹ “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. ⁴² Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” ⁴³ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God, Luke 18:35-43.

Reflection:

A common technique used by Hollywood screenwriters is for a character or characters to make a scene in public to get a desired result. In National Treasure II: Book of Secrets, Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger stage an argument in England with the sole purpose of being placed into a holding cell where they will be able to access the room with one of the Resolute Desks. As for the blind man in today’s featured passage, once he was told that Jesus was passing by, he began shouting as loud as he could. Unable to see Jesus, this blind man shouted relentlessly until being brought to Jesus. When the helpless learned that Jesus healed others with similar physical conditions, a spirit of fortitude was conceived. This fortitude gave birth to an unwavering faith which brought about a miracle in this man’s life: the gift of sight.

Prayerful Action:

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ²⁵ And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins,” Mark 11:24-25.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

John Mark doesn’t mention any friends who brought this blind man near a road where Jesus was about to pass by. As this man begged for pity, likely asking for a handout, the commotion of Jesus’ entourage began to intensity. This elevated noise level brought this blind man to ask someone in the crowd, “what’s going on?” As soon of the name Jesus rang into his ears, the blind man seizes this rare moment by shouting at the top of his lungs. Wanting to see and believing that Jesus had the power to restore his sight, he got Jesus’ attention, opening the door for a miracle. This is the sense of urgency Christians must pursue today rather than remain hopeless and pitiful.

Song of the Day:

After receiving sight, this blind man likely made a great big noise, rejoicing and thanking God. May today’s song inspire you to verbally thank God for all the blessings bestowed upon you.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. ²² A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” ²³ Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ²⁴ He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” ²⁵ The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. ²⁶ He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” ²⁷ “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” ²⁸ Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment, Matthew 15:21-28.

Reflection:

When a mother is unable to help one of her children, a sense of desperation sets in. This is the context which led a Canaanite woman to seek out Jesus in a foreign land. This woman wasn’t hoping for healing. Nor was the Canaanite woman wishing for a happy ending for her daughter. Rather, this woman demanded healing from this demonic possession. The manner in which Mattew records this encounter suggests that Jesus is testing this woman. When this woman makes a scene, the disciples tried to convince Jesus to send her away. Intrigued by the fortitude within this Canaanite woman, Jesus continues their conversation. Although it’s unclear if fortitude conceived faith or faith produced fortitude, the belief and will for a miracle made this woman’s prayer request a reality.

Prayerful Action:

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see, Hebrews 11:1.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

Whenever I experience a series of failures, rejections and setbacks in life, I begin to lose confidence. The reason why Jesus received so many visitors during His three-year ministry is that needy people had nowhere else to turn. As stories about Jesus’ curing, healing and freeing souls from demonic forces spread, people began to ponder, “if Jesus healed others, why can’t He do the same for me?” Subsequently, as this Canaanite woman left home to find Jesus, she refused to take no for an answer. Like a group of bodyguards, the disciples could not hold back her resolve. Finally, after a series of rejections, this woman persisted with one shrew response after another until Jesus finally answered her prayer. This is the spiritual guts Christians need to demonstrate today.

Song of the Day:

As this Canaanite woman left Jesus’ presence, there was a sense in her heart that her Savior lives. Upon reaching home to see her own daughter set free from demons, she likely proclaimed Jesus as Lord of all. May today’s song touch your heart and revive your soul with a spirit of fortitude.

by Jay Mankus

Passage of the Day:

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. ² He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. ³ And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ ⁴ “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, ⁵ yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” ⁶ And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. ⁷ And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? ⁸ I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” – Luke 18:1-8

Reflection:

According to C.S. Lewis, the final two Cardinal Virtues mentioned in Mere Christianity are justice and fortitude. While the majority of September will be devoted to fortitude, sometimes a pursuit for justice conceives a spirit of fortitude. The book definition of fortitude is demonstrating courage in adversity or pain. However, Lewis points out that fortitude is essentially having guts, with a will to press on regardless of what you may encounter. On my way back from Lynchburg, Virginia after spending two days at the Disc Golf World Championship, I was involved in a hit and run. Traveling south on Interstate 77 toward Columbia, South Carolina, I was side swiped by a white commercial dodge van. Reacting quickly, I immediately turned into the grass, left of the shoulder, regaining control several hundred feet later. As I was about to stop, this Dodge Van that cut me off and ran me off the road fled the scene. I tried to catch up so Leanne could take a picture of this vehicle’s license plate, but the tag was temporary and as this van exceeded over 100 miles an hour, she couldn’t get a clear image with the paper license plate flapping in the wind. Despite calling the police and notifying the local officials of this white Dodge van, justice was not obtained.

Prayerful Action:

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.^[a] Take up the cause of the fatherless;
 plead the case of the widow, Isaiah 1:17.

Developing the Spiritual Guts to Press On:

The woman in the Parable of the Persistent Widow epitomizes fortitude. Based upon Luke’s introduction, this is like an episode from People’s Court. However, this woman was so consumed with persistence that she refused to settle for anything less than a conviction. Filled with a will to receive justice, Jesus’ details a woman who simply wore out the judge. When Christians adopt a similar passion for prayer, fortitude will be conceived. As prayers are combined with a will to press on despite your current circumstances, the Holy Spirit will provide the spiritual guts that you’ll need to thrive.

Song of the Day:

While I’m still pretty shook up about being in a hit and run, the persistent widow provides a blueprint for seeking justice. When you find yourself in a similar situation, ask God to fill you with the desire to pray and the will to not give up. As this is imparted, let justice reign.

by Jay Mankus