Thoughts By Alec Niemi

2020-12-13

Praise

I did a Bible word search for the word "Praise" and it appears 296 times in the New International version of the Bible. I read through all 296 of them this morning. All but a six are in reference to praising God. It was a good exercise. By the time I finished - all I wanted to do was praise the Lord. There was no reference to man praising man. It actually speaks against it.

2020-10-09

Great Anticipation

Looking back at the different phases in our life is like reviewing a book. Each chapter starts with great anticipation and usually ends with reflection and questions of tomorrow.

2020-09-27

Been There Done That

A small hug, a hand on the arm or some small gesture of contact if no words come to mind. A gesture that says, "I'm here for you."

2020-09-13

Obstacle or Opportunity

When we are stuck in any situation we don’t like, our natural reaction is to question. Yet, what if that situation is a divine appointment? Is this situation an obstacle or an opportunity?

2020-08-30

Judging

“Heavenly Father please help us judge others as you would judge us, for in the same way we judge others, you will judge us and with the measure we use, you will measure us.

2020-08-17

For the Good of Others

"Lord God our Father, whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, we do it all for Your glory. Help us as we try not to cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God and help us try to please everyone in every way. For we are not seeking our own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. In Jesus name amen."

2020-08-07

Protection and Direction

Thank-you gracious and mighty God for your 'protecting' cover by day and the 'directing' fire by night. And also for your 'providing' loving arms that carry us all the time. In Jesus name, amen. Psalm 105:39

2020-03-11

Pat on the Back

Ever notice how difficult it is to give yourself a pat on the back? It takes someone else to do it for us. When we do it ourselves it becomes a self proclamation and is boasting

2020-02-25

Confidence

The dictionary defines confidence as the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; and the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. We read that, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. Hebrews 11:1

2020-02-09

Hope

Hope is an interesting word. "Hope you had a good week." "Hope you have a wonderful time." "Hope you make it." Hope, hope, hope...

2019-09-22

The Root of the Problem

Our lives are similar. We let thing grow into our lives that can smother us.

2019-08-25

It’s in the Response

Jesus was at Peter’s house when Peter’s mother got a fever. Jesus healed her and

2019-08-20

Struggles

Struggles: Yes we all go through them. Sometimes we know why and probably most often we don't. James tells us to...

2019-06-22

Strength for the Task at Hand

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished." 1 Chronicles 28:20

2019-06-18

Power, Love and Self Discipline

How quickly we can get that run down feeling when continually being faced by those we tend not to like.

2019-05-24

Dear Friends

I don't say thank you often enough to my friends for being part of my life. It is the mosaic of people like you in my life that makes me who I am.

2018-10-09

Thanksgiving in Our Hearts

My prayer for us this week : “Lord we shout to you with joy. We worship you our Lord with gladness; and come before you with joyful songs. We know that you Lord are God. It is you who made us, and we are yours; we are your people,

2018-06-09

Out of the Box

My late uncle Clifford once told me about a time when he was driving and

2017-12-28

Knowledge vs Wisdom

My prayer for us this week: "Heavenly Father we are so grateful that the wisdom you give us is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Please help us to be wise peacemakers who sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. In Jesus name, Amen."

2016-07-16

Prayer, First or Last Resort?

#DailyDevotional PRAYER, FIRST OR LAST RESORT? Isn't it just like prayer? We try everything else first instead of praying first.

2016-05-25

Heart Pierced for Christ

According to the Old Testament a Hebrew servant (or slave) was to be freed after

2016-04-03

Was Blind but Now I See – Acts 9

The ninth chapter of the book of Acts tells the story of Saul’s conversion. In

2016-01-30

Missed Opportunity

Do you have missed opportunities in your life that you would like to make right?

2014-10-31

So Busy

We had two cats. A few weeks ago one disappeared. Hopefully, to another good home