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When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

Open Our Ears

A prayer for our nation from Isaiah 51:7a: Lord, push back enemy interference. Pierce through the noise. Speak loudly to every heart. Open our ears so we will hear what You’re saying, know what is right, and take Your instructions to heart. Knock down every lie we have believed with Your Truth, and give usContinue reading “Open Our Ears”

Jesus Is the Answer

Why do we keep looking somewhere else for answers, when there is only one Way to the love, joy, peace and fulfillment we seek? We run all day, but forget about inviting Jesus into our schedule. We have time to watch our favorite show on TV, but no time to spend alone with the OneContinue reading “Jesus Is the Answer”

This Weekend in the USA

At least four died and eight were wounded when an ex-Marine rammed a vehicle through the front of a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, yesterday, opened fire, and then burned the building. Police shot and killed the terrorist. A gunman in a boat opened fire at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina SaturdayContinue reading “This Weekend in the USA”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past five years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

When Christmas Is Hard

Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty, missed a gold medal in Paris by 0.02 seconds, but his tears were of victory, not defeat. Following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the 100-meter breaststroke world record holder fell into a dark struggle with depression and alcoholism for almost three years. But through the counsel of Pastor Ashley Mull, chaplainContinue reading “Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue”

From Depression to JOY

Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past four years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

The Time for Freedom is Now

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. What have you felt lately that is outside of love, joy and peace? What was the situation that triggered that response? We must realign our thoughts with Truth if we are to truly be free. John 8:36, 42-47. Let Galatians 5:22-25 become your heart gauge toContinue reading “The Time for Freedom is Now”