Holy Father, In the wake of school violence, much doubt has been cast upon the power of prayer. I’ve heard it said that prayer is insufficient to stop bullets from killing our school children. Thank You, Father that this is not true. You absolutely hear prayer (Psalm 65:2). Granted, in and of ourselves, we are powerless to …
Power Printable
Holy Father, Thank You that You reign, high and lifted up, over all the nations (Psalm 47:8). You reign over both the nations here on earth as well as all spiritual principalities in the heavenlies. You even rule over those set up against acknowledging You (Ephesians 6:12). You, O Lord, are the Ancient of Days — the One Who is above …
Where is Your Enemy?
I didn’t say who, but maybe that needs to be clarified first. I’m not talking about the “love-your-enemy-type” enemy. That’s a different discussion all together. No, I’m talking about the enemy of your soul. The one who whispers “you aren’t enough” in your head. The one who entices you to “take one more bite” or “to say what you …
No Longer Formless and Void
“The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep.” (Genesis 1:2) Our lives were a black hole before Him. Formless and void. Covered in darkness. But the Spirit of God moved and introduced Light. He called us “out of darkness and into His marvelous Light,” so we can now be called “children …
Critical Breakthrough
Why do breakthroughs in prayer surprise me? I’d prayed over this request specifically for over two years, but God’s affirmative answer still shocked me. Maybe desperation holds more sway with God than I realized. In the course of this journey, I learned three powerful lessons regarding desperate prayer that will forever shape my critical intercession. 1) Just because …
Power!
After a physically exhausting day with children or an emotionally exhausting day on the job, I often find myself craving power. I search the Scripture and pray that I, like Paul, will be “strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might” (Colossians 1:11). Yep. That would just fit the bill for my needs today. Lots of power …
Ponderings on Halloween
It was our first Chinese New Year in Taiwan. Everything took us by surprise. The incense, the fireworks, the cleansing of homes, businesses, and cemeteries. But, most interesting were the banners across every outer door. Calligraphed on strips of red paper, these rhythmic blessings were affixed in triplicate — one over the door frame, and one on each side. …
The Faith of a Five-Year-Old
“And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith ; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move ; and nothing will be impossible to you”. (Matthew 17:20) Hunter was five …
A Look Back
When I, a young Christian, stood still before Him, I stood in a tremble, awaiting His call. I wanted His favor. I sought it with earnest. My youth and my passion —I gave Him my all. “A wonderful plan” said the book set before me. A wonderful plan, oh my soul, could it be? “You’ve freedom from fear. …
He is Our Hope
Mark and I have been helping his 82-year-old dad some as he prepares to move from the home where he has lived for almost 50 years. I’ve been clinging onto these verses for my strength, and turning each one into a prayer. Maybe you need to claim these promises as well. “Not by night, not by power, but …