Anxiety can make us feel trapped, but the Bible offers a path to peace. Here are key biblical principles to defeat anxiety: It can also make us feel like it’s controlling and we let it drive us, but remember we cannot let our feelings drive us.
Read MoreThe empty pews are filling up, we can hear the shuffling of feet. The stained glass windows cast beautiful patterns as they always do when sunlight passes through, they stand tall bearing images of saints, apostles and Jesus.
Read MoreHave you ever had trouble starting your prayer or organizing your prayer points? I know I have and today I will share something that has helped me immensely. So this article is going to be concise.
Read MoreThrough the power of corporate prayer, my family and I experienced God’s divine intervention. In my deepest sleep of coma, God didn’t sleep; he was my strength in my weakness.
Read MoreI want to encourage you to pray for your president or leader. I prayed for Obama, Biden, and Trump. I’ll pray for the next President as well. I’m a big believer in praying for your leaders - whether or not you agree with them. I also answer to God and know we are called to call out other Believers. So, I ask you - is your speech seasoned with love or hate?
Read MoreThe good news, though, is that when we hear bad things going on in the world, we can take them to the Lord in prayer. We can intercede for those who are going through bad times or even being persecuted. “Intercession” is the act of standing in the gap for someone who can’t stand up for themselves through praying to God. It’s one of the most powerful ways to go to war.
Read MoreThis carol always leaves me wondering why God chose Bethlehem for his only Son to be born in. Author and Bible teacher Liz Curtiz Higgs in her book The Girls of Christmas says that at the time when the angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth, Mary was barely 12 years old and Nazareth had about 100 people living there.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like that? As though your prayers are words that merely touch the air, lifeless and meaningless? Know that you are not alone, and know that God hears you. We see this in Hannah’s story, and we can have confidence knowing that this story is for us (Romans 15:4). You are heard by God.
Read MoreI was putting off playing hymns on the piano, it was the same excuse, ‘I just had no time’. Last year I decided to set aside 5 minutes before work, to play a couple of songs. I got ready at 8am and went to my piano. I played before I left for work. This has been magical.
Read MoreNow bring your ‘dead situation’ to Jesus- that difficult subject at University, that hard to deal with colleague or that dead ‘mother daughter’ relationship. Bring it to Jesus as you hear him say ‘ Don't be afraid, just believe’ and let him bring life, healing and restoration.
Read MoreNow bring your ‘dead situation’ to Jesus- that difficult subject at University, that hard to deal with colleague or that dead ‘mother daughter’ relationship. Bring it to Jesus as you hear him say ‘ Don't be afraid, just believe’ and let him bring life, healing and restoration.
Read MoreEmbrace your own prayer routine. It is your time with your Creator, whether it is in the kitchen among your pots and pans, at your desk among your papers, or on the floor among colourful blocks and dolls, Jesus loves His time with you! And yes, He is interested in every word you say!
Read MoreGod does not require long prayers to establish intimacy with His children. Instead, Scripture tells us that our hearts are to be in continuous prayer, whether that is with numerous small prayers throughout the day, or longer prayer sessions when we have time to bring it all to God all at once.
Read MoreIt has been nearly 20 years since then and now I am a grandmother. My husband and I now live in Auckland, New Zealand which boasts of many beaches. As Ranjit and I walk at the Waikowhai beach, we pray for our adult sons living in their homes and the love and grace we all enjoy. We are grateful for our Lord, the God who calms the storms. As the waters strike on the rocks, each one reminds us of these verses.
Read MoreThe definition of spiritual maturity is the ability to view things from God's perspective and to have a Biblical lens. The Bible tells us not to just listen to what people say, but to seek God’s words and pray to see how God Himself would handle a situation
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