Overcoming Overwhelming Darkness

In the midst of the deep darkness, deeper than any darkness ever seen, the light glowed like a beacon in the night. For days Egypt had been devastated by plagues because of Pharaoh’s hardened heart. This latest one placed “thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days. They did not see one […]

Follow the Money

Money. It’s what motivated them to have Paul and Silas brought before the authorities and imprisoned. It started me thinking about what motivates people to do the things they do. In Acts 16:16-24 Paul is on his way to prayer with the others when a fortune teller follows them and keeps proclaiming, “These men are […]

Answer My Request, Now!

When faced with difficult circumstances with no end in sight, relief from the pain is top of mind. During those times I have felt like the Psalmist in my prayers to God, “Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress; Incline Your ear to me; In the day when I […]

The Power of the Spirit

Instead of hearing what Stephen had to say, men from the “Synagogue of the Freedmen”chose to argue with him (Acts 6:9, NASB). They were more intent on defending their beliefs and way than learning about the new thing God was doing. “But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which […]

Answer My Request, Now!

Firmly Planted

He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. – Psalm 1:3, NASB A tree does not rush about from forest to forest, hurrying through its life. It is firmly planted in […]

Over Time Faith

Josiah is viewed as a righteous King who sought to do what was right in the eyes of God (2 Chronicles 34). Yet it took time for his faith to evolve to a point where he acted on that faith. While he became King when he was eight, scripture tells us he began to seek […]

Small Act, Big Impact

Have you ever had a subtle thought to do something for a stranger then debated whether to act on it? Sometimes those simple gestures can be life-changing so it’s important to know if they are from the Spirit of God. Consider the following incident. It was a simple gesture to a stranger. He asked for […]

Your Band of Supporters

Throughout my life, during both good and bad times, I can recall how God placed people in my life to help me. There were traumatic events where someone lifted me up and put me back on my feet as well as times where they celebrated with me. This mighty band of God’s faithful reminds me […]

The Power of Prayer

Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that You, O LORD, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.” – 1 Kings 18:37, NASB Elijah wasn’t there to put on a show or to prove he was right. He was obedient to God’s will and prayed that the […]