Facing the Wall
When your face isn't toward the wall, it's on everything else. --Pastor Joel Sims This statement was made in reference to King Hezekiah's prayer but is so applicable to us today. In fact, it's a word [...]
Confessing My Not-So-Perfect Prayers
I have a confession: my prayer time doesn't always look super spiritual. But let me explain. For example, this morning as I sat down with my coffee and bible, and began to thank God for all [...]
The Work of Faith & Power
Who doesn't need more faith and more power? I think we all do. At any given time, we can face challenges that require us to take a deep breath and face it head-on, or shrink back [...]
A Crucial Prayer
God hears us when we pray. We don’t need to beg Him to do something His Word clearly says is already His desire. But-- it's important to understand prayer is sometimes simply a defense weapon against [...]
Righteousness Exalts a Nation
"Righteousness exalts a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people" (Proverbs 14:34). The definition of righteousness in this passage describes blameless conduct and integrity. It insinuates that the justice, right actions, and right attitudes [...]
Keep the Door Closed
We used to live in a house that had a cranky screen door. The spring was loose so every time you'd attempt to close it, the door would creak and slam startling everyone in the house. [...]
Golden Bowls of Prayer
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | Our family has always enjoyedd the fun and refreshment of water slides and lazy rivers. At most water parks, there are also one or two spots [...]
Resisting the Enemy of Worry
Worries, fear, cares, anxiety-- are all weapons of the enemy against God's children. They are means of gaining advantage over you. But God's Word (His instructions to us) lay out in detail how to resist these [...]
Unlock Bold Faith: Pray with Confidence
"This is the confidence we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that he hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we [...]
One of the Best Ways to Pray
Who doesn't need help in prayer? I mean, with the best of intentions and heartfelt requests, we can still feel as if our prayers fall short at times-- especially when you don't know all the details [...]
The Language of God (pt.2)
I'm still thinking about this (see pt. 1) but from another point of view... As I said before, although I live in the United States, I live in a diverse area where multiple languages are spoken. [...]
We Can’t Ignore It
Throughout God's Word, we find natural examples to help us understand spiritual principles. One such example is found in Hebrews, Chapter Six. The Bible says if the earth drinks in the rain and then produces a good [...]
Beyond Mere Words
Deeply or sincerely felt. As I read through a handful of prayer requests, I was reminded of a verse in the Book of James: "The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power [...]
Seek God First
It's so easy to get in a routine and forget that faith still pleases God. For example, I recently woke up early to write my blog but accidentally dozed back off for 45 minutes. Although the [...]
My Prayer for Healing
With any kind of sickness (big or small), I always remember my prayer for healing works on this principle: Natural + Supernatural = Work Together Too often, we rely on one or the other (most people [...]
Go Ahead, Unload On God
I don't know what your routine is, but mine looks a little like this: 1. Up early between 5:00 and 6:00 every morning2. Fix a cup of coffee3. Find my glasses (so I can focus)4. Sit [...]
Pray The Word
In 2010, we learned first-hand the importance of knowing and praying God's Word over your situation. In fact, I believe it's what saved our son's life. When he was given a 50/50 chance of survival after [...]
The Power of Quiet
"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10) CONSIDER THIS Recently, my emotions got the best of me. I was more than a little frustrated. But very quickly, my spirit yanked me up by [...]
