A Christmas Prayer for those Who Struggle During Christmas

He heals the broken-hearted. Psalm 147:3 Everlasting Father, I ask You to go to those whose hearts ache on Your Son’s birthday. They are hurting and lonely. Father, let them know it’s okay to give You the pain, loneliness, and frustration that rests in their hearts. Enable them through Your grace to know You are […]

Hold On as You Pray For Strength to Hold On

Hold on with faith, even as you cry out to God for the strength to hold on. Cling to the promises given to you by our faithful God.

There comes a time when you must step forward and walk past your past. You’ve received counsel, you received prayer, and you have forgiven all those you needed to. You asked forgiveness from others and made amends. Yes, you finally let go of the guilt. You have read books, you’ve attended conferences, you’ve journaled, you’ve […]

Keep it Short and to the Point

God isn't impressed by a public prayer's length as he is by its posture. Keep it short, pointed and bathed in humility, faith, & trust.

For the most part, Jesus’ prayers were short and to the point when he healed, forgave or delivered someone. His most prolonged prayers were heard only by his closest companions. (John 13-17) Perhaps I should write a book, “Caveman Prayers” by Katherine Walden. “Heart, be at peace!” “Arm, be healed!” “Forgive me, Jesus.” “Jesus, Iowa […]

Do You Regularly Pray for your Pastors? Why not?

Pray for your pastors. Sowed prayers of faith and encouragement will yield a better crop than hurled stones of criticism and complaint.

I am fiercely protective of those I love. God is even more so. He promises to defend all His children, including thoseĀ  in servant leadership positions. It is easy for average churchgoers to forget that their pastors are just as susceptible to being wounded by gossip, passive-aggressive bullying, slander, and unjust criticism. Jesus understands pastors’ […]

How To Attend A Great Sunday Service

Your church service will only be as fulfilling as your contribution to it.

It is honestly up to you as to how you experience attending your local church. Here are some tips. 1: On your way to church, take a moment to pray for your pastor, worship leaders, Sunday School teachers, ushers and all the volunteers who will probably be at the church a good hour before you […]

Do You Pray FOR Governments More Than You Complain ABOUT Them?

We complain about governments, but how often do we actually do what Paul exhorted us to do? How often do we actually pray for governments?

Here’s a tough question to ask yourself. Be honest, it’s alright, it’s just between you and God. What amount of time do you spend praying FOR governments in comparison to the amount of time you spend complaining about those in authority? Please hear me out, and read the complete article, before you protest. 1 Timothy […]