Devote Yourself To Prayer

Scripture Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. ~Colossians 4:2, NLT Quote God answers all prayers in different ways: Sometime He says yes, sometimes no, and at other times He says wait a while. ~Calvin Miller There is a fourth answer that Miller does not mention: [1] Yes [2] No…

A Zephyr

Scripture And after… the strong wind, the earthquake and… the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. ~1 Kings 19:12, NLT Quote The voice of the Spirit is as gentle as a breeze. So gentle, that unless you are in communion with God, you will not hear it. ~Oswald Chambers How does the…

Preaching

Scripture I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. ~1 Corinthians 2:3-4, NLT Quote The creative power of redemption comes through the preaching of the gospel but never through the…

Expect The Unexpected

Scripture David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him. ~1 Samuel 18:14, NLT Quote When opposition arrises, do not be resentful. Maintain your confidence in Christ and be obedient to His word. ~Charles F. Stanley I learned early on that not everyone will celebrate your success. You would think…

Confidence

Scripture As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. Psalm 138:3, NLT Quote Confidence can live in silence but insecurites are loud. ~Image Quotes David was a great leader and one of his strengths was his bold confidence. His strength was his secret to success. David did not…

Satan The Intimidator

Scripture “This message {from Sennacherib} is for King Hezekiah of Judah. Don’t let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you with promises that Jerusalem will not be captured by the king of Assyria.” ~2 Kings 19:10, NLT Quote Satan is a play ground bully. ~Ya’akov It is a mistake to underestimate the power of…