The Life
“But during the night and angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said, ‘Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life.” Acts 5:20 (NASB) The Amplified Version of the Bible describes this angelic charge, to the imprisoned preachers “declare
When God’s People Pray
I remember the first time I heard Wayne Watson’s song by that title. I sometimes find myself humming it or singing it (of course, I’m alone). “When God’s people pray, there is hope restored there is sin forgiven…” It’s not so much that prayer changes things, as much as it changes me. Prayer is not
Our God Is Able!
Read Daniel 3 What a dramatic story this is! And what a thrilling example of faith and courage. Christian men today may not face the ordeal of a fiery furnace, but they do face situations almost as demanding. How easy it is to “cut corners” or “cross your fingers” and forget that you belong to
God’s Tear Bottle
Author Uknown Psalm 56:8 Tears move:The heart of GodThe heart of a sinnerThe heart in your own bosom We have too much dry-eyed religion. Notice some of the tears found in the Bible: I. The Tears of the SaviorA) Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41)1. A Lazarus’ grave (John 11:35)2. In the garden (Heb. 5:7)3.
Social Media
86% of American women spend an average of twelve hours per week on social media, and 19% say that some of their best friends are people they know only through Facebook. 95% of teens use the Internet, and nearly half of them own smartphones. Focus on the Family 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by
In the last year, an estimated 100 million Christians faced persecution around the world, with the majority living in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Remember to pray for and support those Christians in other nations facing daily persecution for their faith in Christ.
Pew Research, January 2013
Persecution
The Secret
What Great Leaders Know and Do – Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. What is the secret of great leadership? It’s a question that everyone in a position of authority–whether in a multi-national corporation or a local volunteer group–wonders sooner or later. Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller uncover the secret that great leaders already
Why Worry Is So Insane (If Your Dad Owns Heaven)
Written by: Bill Elliff Of all the things Jesus could have addressed in the Sermon on the Mount, it’s fascinating that He spends a good bit of time in Matthew 6 addressing worry. In fact, He COMMANDS us not to be worried: “Do not be worried about your life.” (Matthew 6:25) We are champion worriers.
The Attraction
“We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 When Peter and the apostles made this statement, they stepped across a line in the sand, and crossed over into the land of absolute freedom. From this moment on, there was no turning back. Regardless of the consequences, they would hear and obey one voice. They
Who Are You and How Did You Get Here? (Part 2)
Back in the old days, the men of God put a great value on the ministry. Men like Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Finney, Moody, Spurgeon, Truett, and others had great respect for other preachers, even if they disagreed with them. There was respect among peers, or at least that’s the way it seems to me. I
The Importance of Hiding
Read 1 Kings 17:1-7; 18:1-2 There are two divine commandments here: “Go, hide thyself” and “Go, show thyself!” The first was probably more difficult to obey because Elijah was a fiery prophet who wanted to deliver his message and bring his people back to God. Yet, God took him out of circulation for three and
When the Brook Dries Up
By Floyd Beaver 1 Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply), a very present help in time of trouble. I. God’s Children Are Often Called Upon to Sit by