“You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 How are you and God getting along with prayer? Since this weekly email to our church is called “Praise and Prayer” it seems that we should focus on those themes often. Praise, of course, is a form of prayer, but for today, think […]
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem . . .” Psalm 122:6 Over the past few weeks the conflict in Israel and Palestine boiled over to active combat that resulted in the loss of lives and the destruction of many buildings and infrastructure in cities. The world always watches closely what happens in this country that […]
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all the peoples.” Psalm 96:3 A little known fact is that a remnant of the Promise Keepers movement is still active. In the 1990’s and early 2000’s gatherings of men met in large stadiums across the nation for several days of inspiration and recommitment to […]
“He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2 A number of times I have invited our congregation to join a “gathering” of intercessors from across the U.S. and Canada to pray at 10:02 a.m. […]
“He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations – let not the rebellious rise up against him.” Psalm 66:7 I was drawn to Psalm 66:7 again (used on March 24) in remembering that tomorrow, May 6, is the National Day of Prayer. Due to remaining concerns for COVID-19spread there will not be […]
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation.” Psalm 51:12 How is your “joy level” today? Let’s do a “check up from the neck up” to see how we are thinking about the godly quality of joy. David, after failing as the spiritual leader of Israel (that’s what the kings were supposed to be), found […]
“From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far […]
“Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89 In reading the Psalms recently I came to these words of praise for God’s Word: “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul, The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord […]
“Teach me your way, O Lord. Lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.” Psalm 27:11 Does God still speak to individuals today? Are there times when you truly desire toknow what God wants you to do? As I contemplate the question, I am aware that, as with many doctrinal and practical questions, […]
“Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Recently I met with a young couple and listened to their story. Along the way they made […]