When Jesus walked the earth, He learned to be invasive when he prayed. Invasive, consistent, persistent and emotional prayers might evoke responses from God. Jesus therefore, wants to teach you how to pray invasivesly, so let’s get started! The Pope
I thought I knew him. I’ve followed his ministry. And over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time reading his writings. But recently I realized I didn’t know as much about the Apostle Paul as I thought. While studying
Like me, you might find yourself on a road you didn’t know you were on, but when you look back you can see where it started and where it’s taken you, even if you still can’t see the end clearly.
Hope is one of the core elements of the Christian faith. It’s a desiring of things that we can’t understand how they will happen, but want them to. It gives us courage and confidence in moving forward. It provides encouragement
On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River shortly after takeoff, killing all but five of the 79 people on board. Priscilla Tirado was one of those thrown into the river after the crash. When
In the confines of weariness and discontent, where life’s burdens weigh heavy on your shoulders and hope seems distant, there is a beacon of light shining brightly – Jesus Christ. If you find yourself tired, discouraged, and dissatisfied with your
Sometimes it might feels like we’re all being attacked from all sides — and indeed we are. Ephesians 2:2-3a mentions three sources of attacks: “this world … the ruler of the kingdom of the air (Satan) … the cravings of
God perched His grace on a tree of torture in the middle of humanity’s worst abuses so that grace would be available to everyone… even you! We like grace when it is extended to us. Why do we sometimes dislike
Where do you find water for the soul? Jesus gave an answer one October day in Jerusalem. People had packed the streets for the annual reenactment of the rock-giving-water miracle of Moses. Each morning a priest filled a golden pitcher
Are you in a battle, and it’s taking more than just a physical toll on you? Are you finding it difficult to find the words to tell the devil to be gone? Spiritual warfare is crippling, real, and troublesome, but
Try these four powerful prayers for strength when you need it. Believe me, they will help you be able to go on when your energy has walked out and you feel exhausted and can’t seem to hardly muster up enough
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 be common. When I was new at the church my husband and I now
Have you ever stood at the threshold of what feels like “not enough”? The money doesn’t stretch, the job doesn’t satisfy, the opportunities seem locked behind Read More »
If you’re like most people, You’ve been holding on for so long… but nothing’s changing. You’ve tried everything you know how to do, but it’s still Read More »
Are you feeling weighed down by the burdens of life? Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and worry? Take a moment to pause and listen to Read More »
The first Christmas. Such a peaceful night, with stars shining brightly. The new family nestled in the barn surrounded by the animals. Angels heralding his birth. Read More »
Sometimes the most powerful things come in small packages. Yesterday, we looked at the book of Jonah with 4 chapters. Today, we look at only twelve Read More »
What is stresssing you won’t get the victory if YOU turn to Jesus!