Philippians 4:6-7 In the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties, the apostle Paul’s words to the Philippians echo through the corridors of time, reminding us of the profound importance of prayer in the life of a believer. In this passage, Paul urges us not to be consumed by anxiety but […]
Matthew 26:40-41 Preemptive prayer was one of the weapons in my dad’s spiritual arsenal that he wielded and taught often. I regret not learning earlier. In the garden the night before the cross, Jesus tried to teach Peter this lesson. He knew Peter would be tempted beyond his ability to […]
Exodus 14:11-14 Have you been in situations that have looked so impossible, and there seemed to be no way out? Situations such as having to make the next month’s rent or mortgage payment or dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other medical diagnosis. Sometimes disaster seems just around the corner. […]
Ephesians 6:10-18 When I was a young single man, I decided to pay a little more attention to my appearance. While getting ready for a few errands, I threw on a nice polo shirt and nice pants instead of the standard shorts and t-shirt I had become accustomed to. On […]
Joshua 3:7-8, 14-16 We read in Joshua 3 not a story but a historical record of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. I have paraphrased these verses (please read them in full): “The Lord told Joshua…, ‘Give this command to the priests who carry the Ark of the Covenant…when you […]
Ephesians 4:25-28 The term G.O.A.T. has taken hold in our house as of a few years ago. And everyone seems to be the G.O.A.T. at something. If you are unfamiliar with this term, it stands for Greatest Of All Time. I’ve heard Joe Montana, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Coby, and […]
Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Jesus teaches us that forgiveness ought to be a part of our daily prayer, and He gives us two essentials for knowing the victory, joy, and peace forgiveness brings. 1. We are to ask God to forgive us of our sins. “Forgive us our debts,” Daily we […]
Matthew 6:12; 18:23-35 As Jesus continued teaching the disciples to pray In Matthew 6:12, He said, “and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Forgiveness is central to the Gospel. Jesus died for us so that we could be forgiven. It is fascinating that Jesus doesn’t […]
Matthew 5:43-48 Yes or No? Have you actually loved and prayed for your enemy? If you answer yes, then you know, like it or not, this must be done because: Praying for my enemy has changed my life. My walk with the Lord has not been the same since I […]
Matthew 6:12; 5:23-26 Do you know what is found in Christianity that is not found in any other faith? It is the FORGIVENESS of SIN. Forgiveness is relative and desperately needed today! Conflicts are raging everywhere—nations, corporations, marriages, personal lives, etc. What FORGIVENESS is NOT: So, HOW DO WE FORGIVE?” […]