“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT) Our life in Christ,Continue reading “Our Life in Christ”
Tag Archives: Prayer
Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5 NLT) As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the issue isn’t simply salvation from sin, it’s deliverance from death. The issue at stake in whether weContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)”
Do You Believe in Prayer?
“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and He prayed to God all night. At daybreak He called together all of His disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles.” (Luke 6:12-13a NLT) Prayer is not an easy process to learn or to maintain. It’s a discipline that mustContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer?”
When You Pray
“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 NLT) Our faith in Jesus, while very personal, should never be private. Prayer on the other hand, while it certainly can and should beContinue reading “When You Pray”
Doing the Impossible!
“As they approached, Jesus said, ‘Now here is a genuine son of Israel – a man of complete integrity.’ ‘How do you know about me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, ‘I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.’ Then Nathanael exclaimed, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God – the King ofContinue reading “Doing the Impossible!”
Learning Dependence on the Lord
“David sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my refuge,Continue reading “Learning Dependence on the Lord”
The Power of Positive Praying
*Having often used quotes from Pastor Rick Warren, he is certainly no stranger to my blog, but this devotional on prayer was just too good not to share in its entirety. Hopefully it will be as helpful and as meaningful to you as it was to me. Blessings, Ed 😊 “And this is my prayer:Continue reading “The Power of Positive Praying”
Where’s Your Confidence?
“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him. And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we alsoContinue reading “Where’s Your Confidence?”
The Sin That Leads to Death
“If you see a Christian brother or sister sinning in a way that does not lead to death, you should pray, and God will give that person life. But there is a sin that leads to death, and I am not saying you should pray for those who commit it. All wicked actions are sin,Continue reading “The Sin That Leads to Death”
Excuses
*I have often used portions of the beautiful prayers of my friend Ray Majoran, but this prayer so moved and challenged me that I had to share it in its entirety. Let the Lord use Ray’s words to bless you as they did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 “Jesus replied with this story: “A man preparedContinue reading “Excuses”
