King David certainly knew what it felt like to be on top of the world. Slaying giants, being anointed as king, and leading an entire nation were some of his major accomplishments. Writing Psalms, shepherding sheep, and walking in close fellowship with God also brought him great satisfaction and joy. However, David also knew what … Continue reading Create in me a clean heart, O God
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Prayer: Four Ways that God May Answer
I am blessed to know some real prayer warriors. These are people who pray boldly, faithfully and specifically, believing that God will answer in His will and in His timing to accomplish His purposes in and through us, and in the lives and circumstances of others. Our God is good. And our God is great. … Continue reading Prayer: Four Ways that God May Answer
Doing What God Wants You To Do
God has great plans for your life. His plans for you are even better than the plans that you have for your life. You would be wise to look to Him and His Word, the Bible, to discover those plans. The Bible uses the phrase "the will of God, " the things that "God wills, "God wants...," … Continue reading Doing What God Wants You To Do
Your Words Matter
Words have power. They can encourage or discourage. They can give direction or they can cause confusion. They can help or they can hurt. They can mend relationships or tear them apart. They can inspire or demoralize. They can lead to life or they can lead to death. Your words matter. They matter to other … Continue reading Your Words Matter
Praying for You
When you pray, the God of the universe is listening. Wow! Did you catch that? When you pray, the God of the universe is listening. He hears you, and He answers according to His will. What an amazing privilege to pray. And what an honor it is to pray for others. So when you say … Continue reading Praying for You
4 things that I’m learning to pray for every community
Every city is unique. Every community is unique. Yet cities and communities have many similarities, including similar needs. And, they all have amazing opportunities for good news to be shared with people, the kind of good news that changes lives. I came across a couple of verses in chapter four of Luke's gospel that give … Continue reading 4 things that I’m learning to pray for every community
A Prayer for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games
"Dear Heavenly Father, We are overwhelmed by the beauty of Your creation. When we look at the snow-covered mountains and the crashing waves of the ocean, we are amazed. We pray that Your creation causes people to be drawn to You. Thank you, Lord, for the skills you have given the athletes, and the passion … Continue reading A Prayer for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games
How Jesus Prayed
Many books have been written on how Jesus prayed. Let's focus on three elements of his prayer life that can help to guide our prayers. Jesus prayed to our Father in heaven. God is not some un-knowable being or force "up there" somewhere in the cosmos. He is an eternal being that we can have a … Continue reading How Jesus Prayed
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Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper. Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in … Continue reading Source
I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.
In one of the most stressful and exhausting days of Jesus' earthly ministry, Jesus sent the disciples ahead of him in boat across the Sea of Galilee. He was going to meet up with them later. He stayed behind to spend time in prayer. The disciples could have never imaged what would happen next. When … Continue reading I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.