Living Rent Free
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV) Do you have a messy spot in your house? Maybe a table top that needs cleaned, a closet thatContinue Reading
Prosper
‘ “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thriveContinue Reading
A Dropped Spoon
Our pastor told a story of a couple who invited their pastor over for dinner. After he left, the wife said to the husband, “I think he stole one of our spoons!” This caused great consternation for the couple. After some months had passed they got up the courage toContinue Reading
Prayer for Church Leaders
Leading God, Thank you for the men and women you have called to be leaders in your Church. Thank you for gifting them in a myriad of different ways, but all with one purpose – to proclaim the Good News and bring your Kingdom to earth. Thank you that youContinue Reading
Thoughts and Prayers
Most of all, friends, always rejoice in the Lord! I never tire of saying it: Rejoice! Keep your gentle nature so that all people will know what it looks like to walk in His footsteps. The Lord is ever present with us. Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. HeContinue Reading
Prayer for the Future
God of the Children and the Future, You, Lord, are our God and we love you with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. From everlasting to everlasting, your Love is with those who fear you – who have reverential respect for you. Thank you for the promise that thoseContinue Reading
Dragons
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so. “God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all theContinue Reading
Ruts
“So we must daily keep things wound: that is, we must pray when prayer seems dry as dust; we must write when we are physically tired, when our hearts are heavy, when our bodies are in pain.” by Madeleine L’Engle in Walking on Water. Have you ever been in aContinue Reading
Break the power of the wicked
“The power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” (Psalm 37:17 NIV) “Oh, yes! Tell us about Aslan!” said several voices at once; for once again that strange feeling—like the first signs of spring, like good news, had come over them.“Who is Aslan?” asked Susan.“Aslan?” said Mr. Beaver.Continue Reading
Complete love
The word “LOVE” is often misunderstood and warped in much of our culture. God’s definition of “LOVE” is very different. God’s view of love involves giving and self-sacrifice, which in our own strength can be hard to do. Thankfully, Holy Spirit within us can help us grow in our abilityContinue Reading