Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 “How Not To Pray” 1. Don’t pray to be seen or heard – Remember, you’re speaking with God not so others will see or hear you. “And…
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Principles of Prayer – Part 1
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. Prayer is a foundation of the Christian faith. According to The Barna Research Group, 98% of born-again Christians pray in a given week and would agree…
Re-revelation, What’s Your Dream?
Given November 2008 I was on the Board of Deacons at my church and we had a deacon’s meeting on this evening. After the normal “business” of church administration, our pastor directed us to think about what our dreams were for our church. Our AG church, I think, is a…
Picture This – Heaven’s Gates
Given October 3, 2013 What is your attitude when going before the Lord with a problem? This may shed some light on how it should be. A believer comes to the gates of the King with the intention of presenting his need to the King for resolution. As he worriedly…
First Things First
Given October 11, 2013 Steven Covey wrote a very popular book a few years ago titled, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”. The third habit was, “Put first things first” and that’s good advice. Let’s look at a few things. It would be a good idea for a prospective…