Ronnie Floyd asks some tough questions about our willingness to fast and pray. read his thoughts and then consider the passage of Scripture from Joel When was the last time we fasted and prayed over our own spiritual plights, the spiritual conditions of our churches, and the spiritual health of our country? When was the [...]
As we begin this journey of prayer and fasting I want to give you some thoughts from the book, The Power of Prayer and Fasting by Ronnie Floyd. He writes that he asks some hard questions because if we don't ask them and answer them, the power of transformation is certainly inhibited. Here are 13 [...]
To begin 2016, I was compelled by the Holy Spirit to read several books about inner disciplines. One of the books I had recently purchased pertained to this. Soul Keeping by John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian in CA. In a couple of chapters Ortberg addresses the tension that sin creates for the [...]
Oswald Chambers wrote, “What is the thing that not only disturbs you, but makes you a disturbance? It is always something you cannot deal with yourself.” This reminds me of why we are dependent upon the grace of God for salvation and sanctification by the gospel of Jesus. Yesterday’s message, "The Power Behind the Launch" [...]
When I was in my second year of college, originally studying architecture, I was required to take a painting class. I remember creating a color wheel which helped us to understand the variations of shades and the manner in which colors work together. I often think about that exercise when I walk through Lowe’s and [...]
Lately, I have had a couple of days that have been a struggle for me, discouraging, full of inner conflict, deep reflection, and a whole variety of emotions. I have asked several people in my life to pray for me in the midst of this trial. As I shared with one this morning . . [...]
I recently read an article by a pastor, Ron Edmondson, who wrote, “4 Ways To Help Win Your Husband To Christ.” Here is a link to the article: http://bit.ly/1qAk4ZA This video was too funny not to include: Click Here There were some great practices he encourages, prayer, example, gentle encouragement, and respect. As I was [...]