Preparing to Fast
I struggle with fasting because I have a love hate relationship with food: I love to eat it, but I hate gaining weight. I find it easier to do intermittent fasting—a method for weight control—than to fast for spiritual growth.
Tired or Empty? Let God Fill You!
I’m with a group of people praying and worshiping. It’s a peaceful, yet urgent time of getting in tune with God. If you remember the old transistor radios, it’s like dialing the knob to just the right frequency. When the
This world is Brutal!Trust God for help!
Life is a dangerous endeavor. We pass our days in the shadows of ominous realities. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul (Matthew 10:28). Yet again, yet so soon, we struggle to make sense
What Are YOU Doing Here?
Once there was a minister who was lonely, depressed and feeling defeated in his life and ministry. One night in his despair, he found himself in a bar on the seedy side of town. With his head bowed low in shame,
Don’t go!
From the time I was a young boy, I attended church with my family. I still remember the Sunday school classes, the vacation Bible schools, the music and singing, and the many admonitions from the pulpit. I remember the Wednesday night
Which Shift Have You Chosen?
The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish
Could The Perfect Prayer Time be 3 A.M.?
Today’s churches offer different prayer opportunities throughout the week. Some do Wednesday nights while others meet on Sunday evenings. A few even gather on Monday mornings for prayer. But there aren’t very many that offer prayer meetings at 3am. Yet
Want to Make a Bad Day Better?
When was the last time you had a bad day? I bet it wasn’t long ago. Maybe you had an argument with your spouse first thing in the morning and spilled your coffee on your way out the door. Or
