June 2, 2017
Wait
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it!
Read more..Tag: Prayer
May 8, 2017
Pray for One Another
While it is proper to bring our personal cares before the Lord, it is of greater importance to pray for others, both the saved and the unsaved. Praying for ourselves and praying for others is something God commands us to do.
Read more..March 8, 2017
6th Commandment
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it
Read more..March 7, 2017
Prayer to the One Who is Here
When we pray our words are not dispersing into the air; they are being heard by God, whose Spirit lives within us (1 Corinthians 3:16) and who hears us because He is with us, not as a vague spirit but as a living person.
Read more..February 19, 2017
The Power of the Tongue
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing each other, pretending not to be bothered by the insults that came their way.
Read more..January 22, 2017
Reassurance
“This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
Read more..January 10, 2017
God’s Ways
"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
Read more..November 7, 2016
Be Careful What You Pray For
We need to be careful what we pray for. If God’s bottom line is to make us more like Jesus, then we should start praying like it’s ours too. Dear God, make me more like Jesus no matter what it takes. Amen.
Read more..October 11, 2016
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..September 18, 2016
Pray!
When a believing person prays—great things happen! If you want to deepen your prayer life—pray!
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