The stranger listens as those around him talk, sharing their experiences. Standing at a distance, he observes their behaviors and watches as their choices play out in their lives. The pilgrim is on a journey called life—in a foreign land where he will never fully belong. He looks forward to ...
Read More »Prayer: A Powerful Conversation with God
The phrase “Jesus went to a lonely place to pray” is a major clue for us on how to have a powerful conversation with God. Jesus frequently withdrew into the wilderness or the mountains to commune with His Father in heaven. The result was that Jesus did powerful works throughout ...
Read More »A Personal Letter Signed: Your Friend, The King
Your Friend, The King: This is the signature of every passage found in God’s Word! In John 15, Jesus reveals to us that when we invite Him into our life, He becomes not only our King–He makes Himself our Friend: No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] ...
Read More »Praying in the Heart
In the Orthodox Church there is a popular prayer among monastics called the Jesus Prayer, which is “Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.” In this prayer is contained every element one needs in a prayer. For instance “Lord” is acknowledging God as ruler of all creation, ...
Read More »No Weapon Will Prosper
Any hurts, tragedies, or temptations Satan tries to throw against you; will not prosper because Jesus Christ made a public spectacle of all the dark hosts of heaven and especially their evil ringleader. Every believer needs to share in this revelation that Satan is a defeated enemy and he has ...
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