By: Carrie Vipperman Do not fear. Do not be anxious. Fear not. Be of good courage. The Bible practically screams out the call to not fear all over its God-breathed pages. It’s one of the most repeated instructions to the believer, which makes sense, because I would be lying if I said that fear wasn’t something I dealt with …
How to Pray Over Insecurity
Holy Father, Praise You that by one sacrifice, You regained for man all that Adam gave away (Hebrews 10:12-13). As I come boldly to Your throne today on behalf of __________, I realize that my power in prayer comes as I align myself with Your Holy Will (Matthew 26:39). I do so now, asking that Your kingdom and Your will …
How to Pray for the Lost
Holy Father, How blessed are You, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:3). You O Lord made heaven, earth, and everything in-between (Acts 4:24). You created earth as an extension of Your divine Kingdom, creating man in Your Image and setting him in charge of upholding Your rule and reign (Genesis 1:26,28; 2:15). Yet, man loved …
Hemorrhaging
My anxiety had teeth that summer day. In the quiet darkness of the early morning, apprehension stealthily lurked in my dreams and poised to strike with the initial ray of the sun. Before my first cup of coffee, my heart was hemorrhaging with fear as the deceitful claws of panic gripped my soul. I knew the feeling all too …
A Realistic Viewpoint
It’s officially spring now and all around me are signs of new life. The crocuses and daffodils planted by previous owner have bloomed and the tulips that Mark and I planted last fall are peeking through. I’m encouraged knowing that warmer weather is on its way. But, it’s not always this way. Some people are surprised that we …
The Plundering
We’ve been talking about the strong man and the Stronger Man. The strong man is invincible as long as you or I try to take him on. Yet, we know there is One Who is stronger. Our Jesus attacks, overpowers and conquers the evil one that we thought so indomitable (Luke 11:22). Our responsibility is to …