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Prayer
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25 In Acts 16:16-24 we read of two missionaries in Philippi who get arrested, beaten, and thrown into prison on false… Continue Reading →
I was raised with a deep love and respect for America. Because of my upbringing, I sought to give back to my country and served in military. As I view the current state of affairs, I am saddened by the… Continue Reading →
It’s nice to be chosen! Remember when you were young and the kids were choosing up sides for kickball – what was your greatest fear? You did not want to be the last person chosen, or worse yet, not chosen… Continue Reading →
We suffer more in imagination than in reality. Seneca Worry may be described as undue concern about a situation without considering God. Mark Twain observed, “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” It… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we may feel down and discouraged. We may feel that no one understands what we’re going through. There is One who not only knows what we’re going through, but He cares. Jesus understands… Continue Reading →
As you invest time with God, you can stay on the path of life. Life does not always conform to my schedule. Interruptions are a part of life. Do we see interruptions as allowed by God? My time with God… Continue Reading →
What aspect of Jesus’ life was so prominent that His disciples asked Him to teach them? It was one that Jesus consistently modeled for them: It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one… Continue Reading →
People genuinely desire to make a significant contribution in the world. Our typical strategy is to be better, do more, and try harder. These are helpful strategies, but they are incomplete. The Apostle James tells that we can bring about… Continue Reading →
Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you. – Augustine Many people work as if everything depended upon their efforts, but how many of us consider God in our endeavors? You can expect… Continue Reading →
If you could have Jesus teach you anything, what would you request? Would you like to walk on water? How about feeding a large crowd of people with a few loaves and fish? What did the the men who had… Continue Reading →
What is your attitude when you encounter a seemingly impossible situation? Some of us try harder, whereas others may simply give up and seek another path. Jesus gave His disciples a strategy to help them deal with challenging difficulties. It… Continue Reading →
Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance but it is believing in a God who hears, answers, and even exceeds our requests. E. Stanley Jones Do you believe God wants that which is best for you? This week a team of… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you’re feeling anxious? Some people double down and try harder to alleviate the stress. Others may feel so overwhelmed that they seek relief by finding ways to escape from the cause of their anxiety. Worry,… Continue Reading →
What are our responsibilities toward others? Many of us probably think of the golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The golden rule is important, but it’s essential that we have the right… Continue Reading →
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller is an autobiographical journey of the author’s prayer life as he reveals how he was able to learn how to pray through the adversities of life. The… Continue Reading →
