Did you know that the three main issues hindering today’s missionary candidates from qualifying for overseas ministry are lack of a biblical worldview, addiction to pornography and mental health issues? The same goes for upcoming pastors, worship leaders and other Christian influencers. More and more Christians fall prey to Satan’s attacks through social media andContinue reading “What Keeps the Called from Their Calling”
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Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord
With all that’s been in the news of late, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 NIV Lord, we pray You will triumph in this election and well beyond. For You alone are Sovereign. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Show Yourself strong. Overwhelm us with YourContinue reading “Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord”
Pray for Fathers
Lord, we ask You today for our fathers, both earthly and spiritual. Bless them abundantly, and draw them all the closer to You. Show them the ways You want to use them for Your glory, and give them courage to step out in those things and to do everything in Your empowering. Lead them toContinue reading “Pray for Fathers”
Family Unity for Ministers
Ministry can take its toll on kids, especially if parents are so involved in their work they don’t take vacations or spend daily and weekly quality time as a family. These past few of years, I have counseled so many missionary families whose children have walked away from the Lord or made other devastating decisions.Continue reading “Family Unity for Ministers”
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”
Pray for Men in Ministry
It’s easy to get so busy with even good causes that we forget the eternal thing that matters most: LOVE. So many Christian marriages, families, teams, companies and organizations have fallen apart because leaders are more concerned with rules, control, image or accomplishment than with truly caring about those they lead and serve. How muchContinue reading “Pray for Men in Ministry”
You Are Not Your Sin
“Yes, thank you. I believe I will!” Often when the enemy passes us yet another round of temptation, we’re so distracted by the latest drama in our lives, we mindlessly agree. Like being offered a bag of potato chips while watching TV, not only do we say yes, we eat the whole bag. And then we doContinue reading “You Are Not Your Sin”
Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation
There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. In John 17, Jesus prayed for us to be one with Him and each other. He also prayed for those who had yet to believe in Him. So, asContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”
Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose
Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Sharing with you this sweet word from the Lord’s heart for His bride…. I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose”
Raising Up Warrior Women of God
Join us for the National Day of Prayer on May 2 Let’s pray for our daughters today…. Lord, please grow our daughters up to love You with all their hearts. Protect them from the plots of the enemy to harm them or draw them away from You. Be a Shield around them, and give themContinue reading “Raising Up Warrior Women of God”
