“Lord, give me patience and give it to me right now!” This was a frequent prayer my mother spoke over me frequently in my boyhood years. This prayer may say more about me as a boy than it does about
Jesus said to the cripple he had just cured, “pick up your mat and walk”. To the prostitute, “go forth and sin no more”. To his fishermen disciples, “throw your nets into the water.” Jesus´ministry is one of action, of
Our society wants us to spend every waking second of our lives doing something. As a result, the pace of life can become quite daunting. There are clients to meet, deadlines to make, calls to return. We run at 10,000
Wonder what would happen If we could entirely trust God’s will, count on God through faith and try not to interrupt Him while He works? Do you think life might be easier? Sounds undemanding right? OK, it can be a
Jesus Christ, God’s one and only son walked this earth for 33 years and from the very beginning of His life, He had it rough. He was born without sin to virgin Mary in deplorable conditions in a stable that
In Scripture, Jesus teaches us to pray as He prayed: in solitude. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35).
Have you ever heard the song “You just gotta have FAITTTTTTHHHH!” From the song “Faith” by George Michael and Limp Bizkit? Did you know that they way you think will influence the way you will be. This is why
Jesus said to them: “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while” (Mark 6:30). One of my favourite books begins with the simple statement: “Life had been getting increasingly hard, so I ran away.”
An important part of living the life of a true Christian is reading the Scriptures. The Scriptures itself is divided into two main sections, the two biggest portions: the Old Testament, which discusses the Lord’s prophets and their wisdom and
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambitions inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller When we think of people we admire, and desire
Dear Roger, I’m writing you this letter because I’ve struggled with fear, anxiety and worry my whole life. My mother used to tell me that the best way to handle worry was to imagine the very worst thing that could
One of our Soul Shepherding ministries is to guide pastors, pastors’ wives, and other leaders and caregivers in the practice of solitude and silence with Jesus. Today it’s probably the most important discipline we could ever practice when the problems
**Scripture:** *”And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”* — Read More »
Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Have you ever felt so drained by your workplace, your relationships, your family, or your business that Read More »
The pastor said, “If you’re like me, you …” Then he described his feelings that closely reflected my own. I was surprised to think my experience might Read More »
Our society wants us to spend every waking second of our lives doing something. As a result, the pace of life can become quite daunting. There Read More »
Dear Child of Grace, You have been blessed with grace because of the Father’s love (John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:12-14). That grace was embodied by My coming Read More »
Jesus got tired too! He will keep helping you if you will help yourself!