Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 AMPC How are you doing with standing up under this present trial?Continue reading “Persevere”
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Rededicate 250
Nearly 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress set aside a special day of fasting and prayer on May 17, 1776, asking God to forgive the sins of the people of this nation and to bring forth peace and freedom, with God as our foundation. In the spirit of our nation’s first leaders who called usContinue reading “Rededicate 250”
Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience
Today, as we think on Christ’s obedience to Father, even unto death, take a moment to ask the Lord, “What have You asked me to do that I haven’t done yet? What have You asked me to stop doing that I have continued in? What has kept me from obedience?” Lord Jesus, what You askContinue reading “Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience”
Awakening Gen Z, the Revival Generation
The Spirit of God has been sweeping across college campuses in the US, awakening hundreds of thousands of young people to His love. In September of 2023, just a few months after the Asbury Awakening, 5,000 students gathered to worship at Alabama’s Auburn University, with 200 spontaneously stepping into a nearby lake to be baptized. Since that first UniteUS event, moreContinue reading “Awakening Gen Z, the Revival Generation”
President’s Day Prayer 2026
Pray for God’s guidance and the courage and wisdom to do what is right, Awaken us to You, O God. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Demand our attention. Distract us with Your love. Lift the veil from our eyes and show us who You truly are. Knock down our idols. Set usContinue reading “President’s Day Prayer 2026”
Arm Us with Strength
I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2025, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”
Do You Measure Up?
Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”
Covering for the Persecuted, Savior for the Persecutors
As we pray for believers in danger throughout the world this Christmas, I have been thinking on Mary and Joseph’s escape to Egypt in Matthew 2:13-15, when Herod set out to murder Jesus. What a threat to satan’s purposes of killing, stealing and destroying is this One who came to give us abundant life. JohnContinue reading “Covering for the Persecuted, Savior for the Persecutors”
Thankful for This Trial
As you told God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, was your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”
Arm Us with Strength
What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”
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