Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I hav...Read More
Acts 16:23-26 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and...Read More
Psalm 51:17 My sacrifice, Oh God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. When your heart is broken it is hard to see good out of what you are suffering.  ...Read More
One evening last week as I was enjoying a relaxing evening with my wife, we decided to spend some time listening to a recent sermon by a well-known pastor. I found his remarks on worship to be v...Read More
I have recently had a very difficult season in my life. From the death of a close friend, to a set of very hard personal and family issues. One of the most common prayers that we...Read More
I had a very difficult childhood; from a broken family to difficult school years. Because my family was not stable, I moved something like 13 times before I entered High School. ...Read More
Isaiah 62:6 I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusal...Read More
As a Pastor and leader in the Church for more than 40 years I have seen many things that pass publicly as prayer. However, I seldom see prayer that is healthy and well-focused. Let’s exa...Read More
Psalm 105:4-6 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. 5 Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, 6 you his servants, the descendants of Abraham...Read More
Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. “Our God is a God who created us in His image.&...Read More
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus – The enemy is Scared! Dear Friends we see a graphic array of turmoil, tragedy and violence every day in our media. It can be truly frightening! I believe that th...Read More
Have you ever realized that being worried, or anxious, is a choice that we make? Whenever we are confronted by the situations of life that trouble us – we make a decision. We can enter into ...Read More
John 17:22-23 Father …I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then...Read More
I have had the privilege of being a part of the Vineyard movement of churches since it began in the early 80s. I was recently reading a small volume that chronicled those early days of humble be...Read More
It seems almost impossible to believe but it is true! Jesus longs to release the full power of His life and ministry through us! John 15:7-8 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whate...Read More
Pray in the Spirit – on all occasion – with all kinds of prayers –for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...Read More
This is a small excerpt from many such reports during the revival in Wales in the mid-19th century: “The churches of four counties held a day of prayer, and from then on the prayer meetings experien...Read More
These words of Jesus are very powerful in their meaning and weight in our lives. Jesus speaks them to His disciples in Luke chapter 18. Take a moment to read them again, and say them out loud and ...Read More
Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Jesus description of the promise of Pentecost is prefigu...Read More
Psalm 60:3-5 You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us wine that makes us stagger. 4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. 5 Save us ...Read More