Prayer Really Changes Things by Rev Ed Hird The story is told of two men, Harry and Stan, who have known each other for some time. Harry has fallen upon hard times and has come to his old friend asking for some help. ”Why come to me?” Stan asks. “Why should I help you out? What… Continue reading PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
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BE HONEST – PART 2
Be Honest – Part 2 Last week I chose one of 4 questions that can be used to make sure that my discernment is God directed and not personal. I chose number 2 to start. Do I feel jealous or threatened? Today I will go back to number 1. Am I a critical person by… Continue reading BE HONEST – PART 2
INTERCESSION: PATRIOTISM AT ITS HIGHEST
Intercession: Patriotism at its Highest by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted with permission from October 4, 2010) TODAY’S SPECIAL: Lamentations 3:43-66 TO CHEW ON: “My eyes overflow with rivers of water For the destruction of the daughter of my people.My eyes flow and do not ceaseWithout interruptionTill the Lord from heavenLooks down and sees.” Lamentations 3:48-50 Jeremiah… Continue reading INTERCESSION: PATRIOTISM AT ITS HIGHEST
PERSISTENCE
Persistence by Rose McCormick Brandon “So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who… Continue reading PERSISTENCE
NIGHT PRAYERS
Night Prayers by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted with permission from September 22, 2010) TODAY’S SPECIAL: Luke 5:33-6:16 TO CHEW ON: “Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day He called His disciples to Himself… Continue reading NIGHT PRAYERS
THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVENESS
The Secret of Effectiveness by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted from September 21, 2010) TODAY’S SPECIAL: Luke 5:12-32 TO CHEW ON: “However the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” Luke 5:15-16… Continue reading THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVENESS
TRAIN TO POLAND – PART 2
Train to Poland — Part 2 by Grace Fox (first printed Train to Poland – Part 2, July 22nd, 2010) This is our eighth trip to Eastern Europe since 2008 and, apart from gasping at near head-on collisions, I’ve never felt afraid. Until today, that is. Passengers come and go on these trains. For several… Continue reading TRAIN TO POLAND – PART 2
THREE INSIGHTS ON PRAYER
Three Insights on Prayer by Grace Fox, reposted from July 28th, 2010 with permission. Prayer is a divine mystery to me so I love discovering new truths about it. I recently ran across this passage and found it contained several keys to a more effective prayer life. “When Elisha arrived, the child was indeed dead,… Continue reading THREE INSIGHTS ON PRAYER
PRAY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
Pray with Your Eyes Open by Violet Nesdoly – first published as “Pray with your Eyes Open”, January 29, 2007 Oh my! I’m sure if my primary Sunday School teacher read that, she’d try to bust out of her grave – considering the way she drilled into us: “Close your eyes when you pray!” However,… Continue reading PRAY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER
Powerful and Effective Prayer Many believers admit that their greatest spiritual weakness is in the area of prayer. I have heard this statement time and again. Why? Are they afraid to pray? Do they feel unworthy of speaking to God? Do they not think He listens and answers? Or do they not have the right… Continue reading POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER