The 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
Read MoreGod’s love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and kindness are all written on every page of the Bible. Through it, we get a glimpse of the Father’s love, an eternal, all-encompassing love that is not dependent on us but is, instead, freely given. Through Scripture, we can be part of the most remarkable love story ever told, a story of redemption, sacrifice, and newness that culminated in the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe 100 days of gratitude, heart shaped journal was just what I needed. I had often started writing my gratitude list and never got as far as 365, so the ‘100 days’ made me smile! That got me thinking, instead of New Year Resolutions for 365 days, how about doing something each week for the next 52 weeks. Once a week, sounds very doable right?
Read MoreTrusting in God will increase your confidence in approaching Him. God has always been faithful. This verse follows the reassurance that if you believe what God says is true and you put your trust in Jesus, you have eternal life. That promise is where our confidence and trust come from.
Read More‘The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want’ took on new meaning for me. I am amazed at the dots which the Lord connects, just to provide for us. He loves us as if we were the only one on the planet! Look back at your own life and make a list of all the Lord has provided for you. Some of God's miracles are small, let us not forget them. Jehovah Jireh - The Lord will provide.
Read MoreWhen our adult sons moved into their own homes, I looked through the Bible for verses to pray over them. These Scriptures have blessed me as I prayed for them and for our own home, I hope it blesses you as well.
Read MoreThe Panama sun beats down on the cracked ground, even in the mid-morning. I have never been out of the country in my nineteen years of life, but here I find myself in the suburbs of Panama City, serving with global missionaries and other students from my college.
Read MoreThe movie War Room starring Priscilla Shirer and Karen Abercrombie left me wanting to be more intentional and diligent in my praying. I don’t have an actual war room or a prayer closet like Elizabeth and Clara in the movie. However, the large chair in the corner of our living room overlooking the window is my ‘war room’. Sometimes I pray as I walk in the park behind our house.
Read MoreI started making these scrapbooks when I was a young mum with two small kiddos in India. When we went on our very first overseas trip to the UK, I bought a blank book of colorful pages from our neighborhood stationery store to take with us on our trip. I didn’t quite know what I was going to do with it though.
Read MoreLord, we pray for the wedding coming up, for good health for all,
Pleasant weather, safety, and your presence in every part of the church and hall.
We pray for strength of body, heart, and mind for the elderly,
Joy and gladness for those who plan, arrange, and execute,
For wisdom, guidance, and your watchful eye over all,
