The Prayer God Hears
“The fervent, effectual prayers of a righteous man avails much!” James 5:16 Ever heard anyone say, “I don’t think my prayers get past the ceiling.” Maybe you’ve felt that way. Even though you’ve prayed as fervently as you know how; it seems God is not hearing your prayers. Your friends…
Read MoreLighten Your Load
“And He called the twelve to Himself,…and commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff – no bag, no bread, no copper…but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.” Mark 6:7-9 When I travel, I always take too much. As…
Read MoreSurface Problems
Let all things be done decently and in order.…
Read MoreIntentional FOCUS
“The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” Isaiah 32:17 This is my confession. I am terribly disorganized. There, I said it. This applies to my…
Read MoreOrganize Your Plan of Action
“Go gather together all the Jews are in Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day and I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go into the king, even though it is against the…
Read MoreThe Green of Spring
“But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree.”Romans 11:17 Ah, the green of Spring! The season that smells of sweet newness. With great intent and…
Read MoreThe State You are In
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 What is your current state? I do not mean the land…
Read MoreReceiving Constructive Criticism
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend…” Proverbs 27:6 Someone has said, “It takes ten good statements to overcome one bad one.” It feels as…
Read MoreHeart at Rest
“Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.” Hebrews 4:1 The word rest is a noun. There is no action involved. It is a state of being. Webster defines rest as, “refreshing ease,…
Read MoreThree Days Later
…“for He was teaching His disciples, saying to them, The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him,. And when He is killed, after three days, He will rise.” Mark 9:31 All hope seemed lost. Jesus had breathed His…
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