Prayer – Writer Richards

Transitions

Rejoice always,Pray without ceasingIn everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have just returned from Florida and helping my sister-in-law with preparations for my brother’s funeral. It has been a long journey for the family as his dementia slowly worsened. She is havingContinue reading “Transitions”

Isaiah 6:8

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:“Whom shall I send,And who will go for Us?”Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Emphasis added) I return to this verse as preparation continues for 2 missions: Dominican Republic: January 16-24, 2026. Our team of 19 will join our partner team from Indiana for medicalContinue reading “Isaiah 6:8”

All that He is

Psalm 40:1-3a: I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay. And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth- Praise to ourContinue reading “All that He is”

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. As I prepare to attend the Write To Publish conference I am battling a nasty cold. I have overwhelming fatigue, a sore throat and I’ve lost my voice! NotContinue reading “Psalm 19:14”

Falling Apart

My imagined conversation with God: Me: Hey God. God: Hello… Me: I’m falling apart. Can You put me back together? God: I would rather not. Me: Why? God: Because you aren’t a puzzle. Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground? God: Let them stay thereContinue reading “Falling Apart”

Repairing Storm Damage

With a machete A storm swept through Tsiko, the village where we are located, and the HBB compound yesterday with wind pushing the rain horizontally. Branches went down and the Tusenk’s cashew tree was twisted out of the ground. Clean up proceeded in typical Togo fashion, everything done by hand. Fortunately no buildings on theContinue reading “Repairing Storm Damage”