The God who is gathering our tears is also collecting our prayers (Psalm 56:8). It’s true; God is putting the groans of all His people together in a bowl of remembrance before Him (Revelation 5:8; 8:3). Isn’t this astounding? That’s a lot of prayers, including not only the ones uttered this morning but also the cries from His children long …
Have you noticed that what once seemed enough for spiritual needs, is now lacking to keep you anxiety-free? Without exception, everyone I talk to honestly admits a daily struggle for a peaceful mind. I struggle to maintain a sound mind myself. European pastors notice the same difficulty in their congregations. Gripped with fear and unable to find a refuge, these …
Here, on the highest slope near Nazareth stands the unfinished edifice. The townspeople below are drawn here by some unknown magnetism. Boys come to play on the slab of rock, dueling with broken planks among the unused stones. The elderly come to ponder, tugged here to reminisce on loss, while the sun sets over the valley. Everyone else simply comes …
God loves weddings. Not just it’s experience but it’s purpose. HIs heart is all about relationship. His written Word begins with a wedding (Genesis 2:22-24) and ends with one (Revelation 21:9). His Son even performs His first miracle at a marriage celebration. Maybe we should step away from the festivities and see why He has a passion for weddings. Genesis …
In the early 70s, I first heard about the concept of praying God’s Word. As a teenager, I didn’t know how to navigate the large, mysterious book called the Bible, so I purchased my first “Jesus Person Pocket Promise Book” for help. Seemed that small topical segments would be inevitably easier to pray than searching for references in the concordance …
Until about two years ago, I’d never seen inside a helicopter in my life. I’d never thought about it really. Never had any true interest. But priorities change and now, I go to the AeroCare helipad about four times a year. Thankfully, my visits have nothing to do with the medical emergencies that’s made these bright red helicopters famous. No medical …
In middle school, I discovered an ad for a “free book”. Excited, I filled out the information and awaited its arrival. Turned out, it wasn’t that great of a book and I don’t think I even finished it. The following month – you guessed it, another book arrived addressed to me. In my ignorance, I opened it, glad to have …
Struggling with how to intercede? Print this one out to pray over your loved ones: —————— Holy Father, Thank You for being available to hear us (Psalm 65:2). We thank You as well for sending Your Son as a bridge so that we can experience You. As I come before You on behalf of _________, I thank …
Dear Mentor, My problem is intercession. When my loved ones aren’t going through some heartache, I tend to forget to pray for them altogether. Of course, I don’t want them to experience grieve so that I will pray, but I can’t seem to stay motivated in prayer. I tend to pray the same things for them a few …
Dear, dear child, Turn aside and look at Me. Rest your face in My Hands. Stop the busy-ness and breathe. I want to talk to you. Yes, you. Be still and know. I came to renew. Including you in that work makes Me extremely full of joy. I know your weaknesses. Don’t worry about them. They …
