I often get requests to pray for others. I am sure many of you do as well. Those requests come through a number of sources—phone calls, social media, church, work, etc. But how would we grade ourselves in the area of praying for those who request …
One of the most profound things Jesus said about prayer is found in Matthew 21:22. He said, “All things whatsoever you ask in prayer, believing you shall receive. Note the words “all things” and the word “whatsoever.” When we plug that verse into our life, however, …
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou are mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?” Psalm 8:3-4, KJV Think about some of the most …
I believe most of us find it a daily challenge to juggle the many demands of life. We have more to do than we have time to do them all. That means we have to prioritize things in life. So, let’s talk about priority. That word …
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). These words come from the model prayer Jesus taught His disciples. More importantly, these words underscore our need for God to help us overcome temptations. According to the Bible, every Christian is a new …
The devil is our enemy. He goes about seeking whom he can devour (1 Peter 5:8). We must not be passive toward his rage of war against us. We can and we must contend with him. And prayer is one of the most potent weapons we …
No matter what your aspirations are in life, the fundamentals related to that endeavor are important. Some people, too many people, like to skip the “boring” fundamentals and get into the meat of what they want to do. But I have learned that when you fail …
