Stand Firm

Stand Firm

by | Nov 15, 2025 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Lord,Help us to stand firm in a shaking world. Where there is upheaval, anchor us with steady faith. When we are confused and anxious, help us to hold tight with your truth. And when the external world threatens us, let us endure with hope. Being so warned, sustain us...
Go Forth Rejoicing In Power

Go Forth Rejoicing In Power

by | Jan 1, 2025 | Today I Will

Today (New Year’s Day) I will go forth rejoicing in the power of the Spirit to live a life focused on Christ, with a faith based on confident expectation, not wishful thinking. Philippians 1:20I don’t expect that dishonor and shame will plague me in any way, but...
Pray Unceasingly

Pray Unceasingly

by | Feb 23, 2024 | Today I Will

Today I will pray unceasingly that I may overflow with hope and that, with hope in abundance, my hope will flow into the lives of others. Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in your faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, your whole life...
It’s Not My Fault!

It’s Not My Fault!

by | Dec 3, 2023 | Tennis Blog

Yes, it is my fault and that’s why I need real hope. Not My Fault is the title of a book on tennis excuses written by Joshua Shifrin. It contains “150 hilarious excuses every tennis player should know” that may be used to rationalize a variety of errors on the tennis...