The Lord reigns forever;    he has established his throne for judgment.He rules the world in righteousness    and judges the peoples with equity.The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,    a stronghold in times of trouble.Those who know your name trust in you,    for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:7-10 NIV) I need to quit reading the news headlines.Continue Reading

And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:10 ESV) If you have a burden to pray for this nation, you are not alone. A quick glance at the news headlines or a conversation withContinue Reading

Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase. (Proverbs 3:9 NKJV) I have never really liked fasting, even though I haven’t done it very often. The first few times I tried a 23-hour fast, it went better than I expected. So, I attempted fastingContinue Reading

Pray for every political leader and representative, so that we would be able to live tranquil, undisturbed lives, as we worship the awe-inspiring God with pure hearts. (1 Timothy 2:2 TPT) The following was a prophetic word and call to warrior prayer given by Amanda Grace in late October. AlthoughContinue Reading

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33 NIV) Living life as a Christian is an interesting mix. We are rooted to the past, living in the present, and growing toward the future – and God isContinue Reading

Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten] Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business. (Proverbs 26:17 AMP) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made forContinue Reading

How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! (2 Samuel 7:22 NLT) My 81-year-old father has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, and two weeks ago I took him to a group of prayer warriors toContinue Reading

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NIV) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feetContinue Reading

For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. (Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV) There’s a line in the song “Way Maker” by Sinach that says, “Even when I don’t see it, you’re working.” I expect that, likeContinue Reading

And all the multitude were seeking to touch [Jesus], for healing power was all the while going forth from Him and curing them all [saving them from severe illnesses or calamities]. (Luke 6:19 AMPC) Tomorrow, August 22, eight-year old “Cora” will have surgery to remove a brain tumor. From herContinue Reading