Standing Guard with Prayer

Word of a new believer in Christ is a joyful moment, particularly if you’ve been praying for their salvation for a long time. It is also a time to shift the focus of your prayer to their maturing faith. Paul gave us a good guide for such a prayer in Collosians 1:3-12 after he heard […]

On the Level With God

If our life is on the level of the Word of God and aligned with Jesus Christ, we can check the accuracy of the beliefs and ideas that bombard us each day.

Continual Prayer Keeps Us Vigilant

We must remember that if we are not vigilant in our prayers, darkness can get a toehold in our lives and the church.

Prayer Journey — Into the Lions’ Den

This morning I hear rustling in the tall grass — Satan on the prowl looking for someone to devour, devious eyes watching me.

Not Letting the Routine Become Routine

Jesus took time each night to retreat and spend time with his Father, to prepare for what was to come. Yet this very routine of evenings on the Mount of Olives seemed to make his disciples unprepared for what was about to happen.

Standing Up to Opposition

There is a lot we can learn from Nehemiah about overcoming opposition to your work for the Kingdom of God.

Defending Our Life With Our Mouth

Even though evil doers approach and ask to enter, our door remains closed. Our lips do not welcome them. With the Lord’s wisdom we can defend our life with what we say.

Open Your Eyes to God in the Morning

Without this proper orientation toward God at the beginning of the day, we are likely to not see his hand at work in our lives during the day. We are more likely to focus on the bad things that occur and miss opportunities to join God in his work.

The For Sale Sign on Our Empty Life

If we are not careful, we will be so focused on leading a clean life and doing good that we miss the power of the Spirit to transform our life for Christ. In essence, our works create a vacant church that looks good on the outside, but is empty on the inside. Christ warned us about this condition in Matt 12:43-45.