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Pray for PASSION (pt. 2)

Pray for PASSION (pt. 2)

In our last conversation, I challenged you to begin asking God for PASSION to share Jesus with others. Here we are a week later, and I’m afraid to ask, but… how’d it go? If you’re anything like me, you’re glad we’re not sitting face to face looking each other in the...

Pray for PASSION (pt. 1)

Pray for PASSION (pt. 1)

“If God decided to save every lost person you prayed for this week, how many lost people would end up getting saved?” I don’t remember the first time I heard that question, but it’s a question I know I’ll never forget. If the eternal fate of a select group of...

‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

Generosity comes in all shapes and sizes. Look around you this season and give generously wherever and however you’re able.

Half-Time: 3 Things to Stop & Start

Half-Time: 3 Things to Stop & Start

I was listening to John Maxwell earlier as he discussed the concept of tradeoffs. He talked about how successful teams engage in conversation halfway through the game to evaluate their performance and make necessary adjustments in an effort to have a better second...

For Whom Will You Pray Today?

For Whom Will You Pray Today?

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way... I desire then that in every...

How’s That Working For You?

How’s That Working For You?

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge… 2 Pet. 1:5 We’re not saved by faith and works but we ARE saved by faith THAT works. Our faith should affect our attitude and make us want to be more like Jesus every...

Give and Take Away

Give and Take Away

Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord—how much more do human hearts! Prv. 15:11 Let my heart be open to you, God. Take what doesn’t belong, and replace it with something that does.

Comforting Correction

Comforting Correction

Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. Prv. 15:10 Father, thank you for your discipline and correction. I’d rather suffer the sting of being reminded of my waywardness than to suffer in anguish eternally separated...

Focus on the Prize

Focus on the Prize

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Prv. 15:9 Father, keep me from being distracted and neglecting my intimacy with you. Keep me in constant pursuit of your righteousness and your will for my life. Amen.

Vitality or Futility?

Vitality or Futility?

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Prv. 15:8 Father, help me to realize the best thing I can do for myself and others is to maintain a constant stream of prayer with you. Keep me mindful of the fact that prayer...