“I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and He answered me.” (Jonah 2:2 NLT) The story of Jonah is interesting on many levels, not the least being his prayer from within the belly of the large fish the Lord sent to rescue him from the ocean. Just to catch you up, inContinue reading “When Our Prayers Get Honest! (Part 2)”
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What Is the Basis of Healing?
“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And He healed every kind of disease and illness.” (Matthew 4:23 NLT) Why do you think Jesus put so much emphasis on physical healing while He shared the Good News of the Kingdom of God? OnContinue reading “What Is the Basis of Healing?”
The Purifying Power of Prayer
“Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.” (James 5:15 NLT) In the last church I served something that elicited the greatest positive response was our time of prayer on Sunday morning. As James 5:13Continue reading “The Purifying Power of Prayer”
The Value of Prayer
“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” (Matthew 21:22 NLT) Have you ever prayed earnestly and in line with what you believed to be God’s will, yet it wasn’t answered like you desired? I certainly have. I begged God to save my marriage. God hates divorce and marriageContinue reading “The Value of Prayer”
Can We Trust the Bible?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “Can We Trust the Bible?”
Learning to Trust God
“And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, ‘Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!’” (Mark 10:24 KJV) Trust can be a very fickle companion. Why? Because it’s dependent upon the validity of at least twoContinue reading “Learning to Trust God”
Another Look at Forgiveness
“So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Matthew 9:6a NLT) Jesus often tied forgiveness with physical healing or other very practical issues. The paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus by his friends likely wasn’t thinking of his need of forgiveness, yet thatContinue reading “Another Look at Forgiveness”
Praying Like We Expect an Answer!
“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24 NLT) There are numbers of stories in the Bible that inspire and challenge me, but none more than when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in John 11. I’ve often wondered why HeContinue reading “Praying Like We Expect an Answer!”
Be Courageous!
“’Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged.’ Joshua told his men. ‘Be strong and courageous, for the Lord is going to do this to all of your enemies.’” (Joshua 10:25 NLT) Have you ever asked yourself or someone else: “Where did courage originate?” On some levels it’s an easy question to answer. Where did any humanContinue reading “Be Courageous!”
In What Is Your Faith Rooted?
“Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Matthew 13:8 NLT) A few weeks ago, my wife and I took inventory of our plants, seeking to determine which ones survived the blazing summer heat, and whichContinue reading “In What Is Your Faith Rooted?”
Walking With Jesus 