“The Lord rescues the godly; He is their fortress in times of trouble. The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in Him.” (Psalm 37:39-40 NLT) You’ve likely heard what to me is alarming news that a radical socialist, Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary and isContinue reading “What Time Is It?”
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The Goal of Prayer
“As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, ‘Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials – one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ But even as he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them, andContinue reading “The Goal of Prayer”
Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You
1 Samuel 1:27 *Today’s devotional by Sylvia Gunter is very near to my heart and a subject about which I care deeply. Let her powerful words guide you as you pray for the children in your life. Blessings, Ed As the school year draws to a close, we trust that whether our children are graduatingContinue reading “Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You”
What Is Spiritual Health?
“Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. Some of the traveling teachers recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to the truth.” (3 John 2-3 NLT) It’sContinue reading “What Is Spiritual Health?”
Pray for America!
“Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.”Continue reading “Pray for America!”
Impossible Prayers
“Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (Mark 10:27 NLT) There are many ways to look at the impossible. It’s impossible for me to fly, yet I can climb on an airplane and fly all over the world. It’s impossible forContinue reading “Impossible Prayers”
The Heart of Prayer
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) While the words above weren’t, in their original context, a prayer, theyContinue reading “The Heart of Prayer”
No Answer or Wrong Answer?
“Every day I call to You, my God, but You do not answer. Every night You hear my voice, but I find no relief.” (Psalm 22:2 NLT) Why is prayer so hard sometimes? David (above) cried out to God, but sensed no relief, no answer from the Lord. Silence from heaven can be crippling, yet,Continue reading “No Answer or Wrong Answer?”
Dark Night or Resurrection Morning?
“For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering.” (James 5:10-11a NLT) The outcome of our suffering depends largely on our attitude as our suffering begins. It may be the loss ofContinue reading “Dark Night or Resurrection Morning?”
Injustice
“I was living quietly until He shattered me. He took me by the neck and broke me in pieces. Then He set me up as His target, and now His archers surround me. His arrows pierce me without mercy. The ground is wet with my blood. Again and again He smashes against me, charging atContinue reading “Injustice”
Walking With Jesus 