A prayer God will not refuse!
SCRIPTURE: Luke 11:5-13 “How much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) ‘God, please fix my marriage, please heal my cousin’s friend’s nephew, please help me pay my bills, please give be safe travel, please help me find a job, please let me get into that University,…
What is God saying to you?
This Sunday (May 11) I am speaking on Luke 11:1-13. Please write a sentence or two of what You hear God saying in this passage?
My heart yearns
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 84 The theme of this song is the joy of be close to God. For the Jews, that closeness was represented by the temple (God’s dwelling place). But Jesus came to make our hearts a place where God dwells. “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we…
How does God speak to us?
Lately I have been encouraging people to spend time in the bible listening for what God is saying to them. I know what I mean when I say ‘God speaks to us’, but I’m starting to wonder if others know what it means. I want to start a conversation here, and hope people will participate,…
When oceans rise…
This is a new song we sang on Sunday. It speaks to experiencing God’s presence and power in the midst of life’s crashing waves. Find a quiet place, turn off the lights, and allow the message of this song to draw you in, and up! When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace,…
Is this God’s Word?
Not sure if you’ve been reading through Ecclesiastes. Did anyone else find it depressing? All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. (Ecclesiastes 9:2) Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of…
My bottom line
SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 9-12 “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) What is the best way to live in…
The shape of my prayer?
SCRIPTURE: Luke 11:1-4 The Lord’s prayer is a prayer outline, not a fixed form prayer. The foundation of this prayer is God’s honor and kingdom purpose. Everything that follows (our needs and requests) are shaped by, and directed towards, God’s honor and kingdom purpose. Provide for us and help us so that Your Name is honored…