Faith and Freedom for Youth

Lord, please set our children free from fear and demonic oppression. Whenever the enemy gives them a nightmare, invade that dream in visible, powerful ways and rescue them. Whenever they begin to lean on something or someone other than You, call them back. Remind them of the love, peace and joy only found in You,Continue reading “Faith and Freedom for Youth”

Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, today’s headlines are no surprise. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. NationContinue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake”

Hurricane Victims Seek Hope

An atheist, a Buddhist, and a Methodist walked into a Baptist church…. No, not a joke. They really did. The Sunday after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina. No electricity, no water, no cell phone service, no roads cleared, no way for the pastor to contact all his members or make it to their homesContinue reading “Hurricane Victims Seek Hope”

Riding the Storms

Some encouragement to stand today: May we trust in the God of Psalm 18 through every storm our country and families now face. “We want Him to fix our circumstances.He wants to fix our heart.Let Him.” Mikaela Vincent We have prayed for peace and prosperity, health and safety. But more than our comfort, O GodContinue reading “Riding the Storms”

Return to What Is Right

A prayer today for the USA from Hosea 14, 6:1 Lord, disconnect the enemy’s instructions from those who do his bidding. Throw the powers of darkness into confusion. And speak, Lord God Almighty. Loudly and clearly, so that all hear. Move. Turn the tables. Bind the enemy, and set free every mind, soul, and heartContinue reading “Return to What Is Right”

Summer Olympics

Teams of Christians from all over the world arrived in Paris early and have already shared the good news with hundreds of lost people there for the Olympics. Reports are coming in of dozens turning to Christ daily. As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray the good news will run fast, spreading from person toContinue reading “Summer Olympics”

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”

For Fathers

As Fathers Day approaches this coming Sunday, here’s some encouragement from the heart of our Perfect Father: My son, I know your heart. You have longed to be the perfect father, to not make the same mistakes your own father did, to raise your children up to love Me, to empower them to be allContinue reading “For Fathers”

Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram

Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria and millions have been displaced. In fact, even though the West African nation is over 50% Christian, 80-90% of believers martyred for their faith are killed there, mostly by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, which loosely translates, “Western education isContinue reading “Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40 and 1Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”