“He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul.” Ps 106:15 No one likes a whiner. Does this sound like a familiar pattern for today? While living as slaves in Egypt for many long years, the Israelites cried out daily, “ Lord deliver us, save us, get us out of here!” While crossing […]
Risk aversion has become one of the major gods of our time. Nowadays, everyone is familiar with the slogan of “Safety first!” and, therefore, we do everything we possibly can to maintain our personal safety and the safety of others as a top priority. Risk aversion, avoiding risks, has even become one of the major […]
Doubt is contagious and requires no faith or effort on our part to obtain or contain it. It’s always easier not to trust God than it is to trust Him. Since doubters are so prevalent, doubting always seems to come in an easy to unwrap package. In our efforts to satisfy our need for self-protection, […]
Prayer Against Terrorism Dear Heavenly Father, our protector and defender, Today we are joining your people worldwide in praying against terrorism in every form that it exists across the face of the earth. We begin our prayer to You with the strong words of Psalm 10:17 “You hear, O Lord, the desire of the […]
Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. (Rev. 4: 4) In August 2008, Greek archaeologists discovered a priceless gold wreath dated about the time of Alexander the Great, fourth century BC. The crown of golden […]
As never before, the risk of terrorism is now real for each one of us in America and across the world. Fear is a powerful emotion with deep roots. In those difficult moments in our lives when there are no answers, or when unexpected change occurs, it is important that we fight the desire to […]
Everyone feels afraid at some point in their lives, whether it’s a gnawing, anxious feeling or a paralyzing phobia. Even positive changes, like a marriage or a promotion, can prompt feelings of fear. Almost every day I meet and pray with people who are afraid or anxious. Perhaps they fear failure or rejection, or concern for how […]
Recently the Lord really spoke to me about praying for our discipline in Him and the necessity of coming together in study with all diligence and prayer. Jesus said, “Come unto Me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me” (Matthew […]
The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. (Revelation 6:14 NIV) The fact that the entire sky receded or moved apart like a scroll and every mountain and island on the earth was moved from its normal positioning is both shocking and unbelievable in the […]
A Prayer for Indestructible Daughters Across The Globe: 1. Father, as your daughters may we have a deep desire to listen to You and to pray often, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?” (Joshua 5:14b). 2. May your daughters learn early in life that to obey You, Father, is the best way […]