“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” -2 Chron. 7:14 In 1971 I was blessed to be part of the Jesus People revival. That was a wonderful time…

Scripture is clear. Christians will face battles that come right from the devil himself. He works to destroy everything God holds dear; and that includes those who love him. That includes us. John 10:10 reads that “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and…

Does prayer make a difference? Does it really matter whether or not we pray? In the 12thchapter of the book of Acts, the Apostle Peter was miraculously released from prison by an angel of God. Verse 5 tells us that “The church was fervently praying for Peter.” What would have happened if the church had…

What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? Do you trust God even when life seems out of control, when it throws out unwanted punches? How do you pray during uncertain times? Do you even pray? What is your faith based on? Is it based on God or is it based on what you…

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. The LORD works out everything to its proper end.” Prov. 16:3,4 Do you pray for God to bless your plans or do you ask him to establish them? There’s a big difference between the two. When we ask God to bless our plans we say,…

Are you facing a difficult situation? Are you carrying a heavy burden? Remember this; no prayer request is impossible or even difficult for God. No concern is beyond what God can do. Jeremiah prayed, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jer. 32:17)…

Why do you pray? Think about that for a moment. What are you hoping to accomplish when you pray? What drives you to prayer? I read many people’s posts on Facebook encouraging their friends to pray more and that’s great. Prayer makes a difference. Anyone who knows me knows how important I believe prayer is.…

Does God answer prayer, or have you bought into the idea that somehow you have control over the answers to your prayers? This idea may sound a bit ridiculous but is it really? I’ve found this to be true in many people’s prayer lives. A wrongful understanding of prayer shifts the focus away from God and…

Have you lost hope in prayer? Have you lost hope in God? Are you struggling in believing him with unanswered requests and honestly want to give up? Have you stopped praying?   Who is this God you’re praying to, the one your prayers rise up to? Let me remind you of the one who hears…