James 5:16 NIV The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. When the results of what we pray don’t match what we asked for or declared, what seems to be the logical conclusion, based on this verse? That we are not righteous, or at least not righteous enough. Then we look inward [...]
Propelled out of bed from a deep sleep at the sound of the weather radio alarm, I knew immediately this was a tornado warning. We had gone to bed under a tornado watch that was to last into the wee hours of the next morning, so we were on alert for the “Move to a [...]
A massive and continuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, officials seemingly without solutions. Hurricane season in full swing, creating the potential for even greater havoc in the Gulf. The economy refusing to bounce back, regardless of how much money has been thrown at it. Reports of the return of the killer H1N1 flu. [...]
Have you ever struggled to pray for certain leaders, especially with thanksgiving1, because you disagree with their decisions, worldview, or lifestyle? My prayers in those cases have usually included: Isaiah 9:6 NKJV For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. . . [...]
1 Timothy 2:1-4 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men [...]
Can you imagine how many believers prayed for Paul while he shared the gospel and taught everywhere he went – not to mention when he was beaten and left for dead, imprisoned, and all the other things he suffered for the sake of the gospel? Let’s go a little further back in Paul’s life, though, [...]
In the wake of the recent news by which the devil wants to steal from, kill, and totally destroy the church of the Living God, I have ached as I pray for all those affected. In 1 Corinthians 12:26, we see that when one member of the body of Christ hurts, the whole body is [...]
