Purposeful Prayer & More

He brought his family together to make a list of what they wanted from God if they were going to move from Arkansas to San Diego. The list included, but was not limited to: the house must not be in the city, must have a swimming pool, must have fruit trees, and...

As we enjoy this holiday season, remember to pray with praise and thanksgiving as we present our requests to God. After reading this issue, we pray that you are ENCOURAGED and EMPOWERED to...

As we gather and bow in prayer, let us remember the One who stooped low to lift us up. The One who took our shame and gave us hope. The One who turned our dust into praise. Real thanksgiving begins when we...

Sarah knew she needed to make lifestyle changes, but wasn't thrilled about altering her diet and habits she had grown "comfortable with." Her friend called and encouraged her to join a lifestyle education program. Rather than enrolling right away, she...

I walked into the church one morning expecting the heaviness that usually comes with funerals. My eyes scanned the church hall, but before I could even take in the scene, the...

Joseph’s faith was not in vain. He put his faith completely in the God of his fathers, trusting Him in every circumstance. We too can claim the promise...

We all matter, and even small details about obscure men and women in Scripture can inspire and teach us. Each of us has a purpose in life, with God giving us important tasks. Some life situations may seem minor, but every detail is important. Maintaining a dedicated prayer life is crucial, aligning with our purpose as followers of Christ. We’re going to explore the importance of a committed prayer life through...

I noticed that the police in the airport were starting to eye me suspiciously as people came and went, but I was not going anywhere. The police watched me from afar, then one of them, who looked like the chief of police, came a little closer and...

Remember, whenever you do something for God, Satan will try to stop you. That happened to us. But with God’s help, you can push through. I have learned...

The Bible tells us how we should dress for spiritual success. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but...

Sherlock and Holmes were gifts that gave so much and taught me even more. Recently, I realized that those ongoing conversations through the day could be happening more fully in the same way with the Holy Spirit. Often on remote-work days, they would sit one on either side of me. In reality, the Holy Spirit is in all the same places as my boys were and more, whether I’ve been...

Many people say that the Bible cannot be trusted. Should this be surprising? From the opening chapters of the Bible, we see how deceit...