In Mark 10:17-30 is the story of what is commonly called the Rich Young Ruler. In this story Jesus is confronted by a young, wealthy Jewish man and asked the question, “what must I do to ...Read More
2 Chronicles 7:13-14 “When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people,14if my people, who are called by my name, will&...Read More
Matthew 18:19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in m...Read More
Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” “‘Lord, teach ...Read More
Cultivating intimacy and power in prayer starts with the understanding and awareness that prayer is a relationship with God and people. Here are four practical ways to grow your prayer life. 1. Listen...Read More
Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless fo...Read More
I want to take a moment to share a simple principle that is key to a living and active relationship with God; the power of listening. Before I share the basics of my encouragement, let me just strengt...Read More
Ephesians 3:17-19 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the ...Read More
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