If there were more than one way to heaven and if all religions worship the same God, why would God make Jesus be sacrificed in a horrific way on the cross and say it was the only way for salvation? Jesus himself said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one …
Praying the Psalms~ Psalm 3
Deliver me from my enemies! Before praying this psalm, it's important to know that our enemies in the Bible are clearly: the world (sin, oppression and lies and some people who try to destroy us), the flesh (ourselves) and the devil. Be sure to check your heart when praying, because it's easy to think everyone …
Praying the Psalms~ Psalm 2
This psalm is very easy to pray! It is truly full of questions we have today. Pour your questions and your frustrations and fears out before the Lord! God's Word is timeless and relevant, without our machinations to twist it to make it hipster or easy on the eyes. Before reading scripture, ask The Holy …
Praying the Psalms ~ Psalm 1
I am inspired to pray through the Psalms this year. Many people emphasize reading through the Psalms, but the psalms were written as prayers and worship to the Lord. In praying through the Psalms, we are praying as David did, a man after God's own heart. David wrote most of the Psalms, and some were …
Going Forward into 2016 and Beyond….
Looking back at 2015, I see one of the worst years in my memory for the world stage. Darkness. Great darkness. Depravity. Hatred. Riots. War. Sickness. Division. Lawlessness. A rise in the Occult activity. Isaiah 8 "When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult …
For Kids! 12th day of Christmas Prayer Challenge!Â
Sing together! Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. On Christmas night, we reflect on our day. What was your favorite part of the day? The gifts are opened and we are …
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For Kids! 11th Day of Christmas Prayer! God takes away my anxiety.
Today, we will give Jesus our anxiety, things we may be anxious about for Christmas. Do you know what anxiety is? Anxiety sometimes feels like butterflies in your stomach. It can feel like excitement, but it makes you feel a little uneasy or bad. It is a type of worry. Worry is when we wonder …
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11th Day of Christmas Prayer Challenge~ The Promise of peace!
Every time I get to this phase of Christmas I am so surprised at how my optimistic planning is looking a bit lackluster. I am breaking all kinds of promises to myself about what I would and wouldn't do this year. I have a smile on my face and my heart, though. I can't lie …
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For Kids! Day 9 of Christmas Prayer- The Big and the Littles
For parents: This devotional is to encourage children to know they are important, no matter how small or big or what their personal strengths or weaknesses are. Be sure that this sacred time of studying God's Word is not laced with sarcastic jokes about people's weaknesses or short-comings. Our families need to be safe places …
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10th Day of Christmas Prayer Challenge- The power of God unleashed in prayer!
Today's prayer focus concerns the power of togetherness in prayer and in worship. Throughout our 12 days of The Christmas Prayer Challenge, I have encouraged you to consider praying with friends. There are several reasons for this. We live in a culture that is connected more than at any time in history, but is more …
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