We’re told to pray without ceasing We know we’re told to praying all the time… 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Ephesians 6:18 […]
Discipline of Prayer Why discipline? The Christian life takes discipline. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on […]
Trevor Lund of https://revtrev.com shares 8 Ways Prayer Transforms Us. 8 ways prayer transforms us 1. Prayer humbles us. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 [Tweet “Prayer humbles us @revtrev”] 2. Prayer purifies us. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within […]
What do you do when you face the impossible? [Tweet “What do you do when you face the impossible? @revtrev”] Today we look at the story I knew we’d focus on when we started to look at the lives of the Kings of Judah. It’s a big one. Right up there with the parting of […]
So you want to take seriously what Colossians 3:23-24 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23-24). How do you work “as unto the Lord?” I’ve got some tips […]
Is your life in the right balance? You might think it is…but have you consider the balance Hezekiah’s life had? Hezekiah’s balance… In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered. 2 Chronicles […]
Conflict is a good thing. There is no story without conflict. We’re skipping over two more kings of Judah because there really isn’t much conflict in their lives. The first was good…he had a good mom. The next was bad and reaped what he sowed. We’re getting to the life of one of the top […]
If you want to live LIGHT… gratitude, generosity and growth are the trifecta you need in your life. Listen Now to Why Thanksgiving is so Essential Get the Book … Watch Why Thanksgiving is so Essential Watch Why Thanksgiving is Essential on YouTube Why Thanksgiving is so Essential Romans 1:19-2219 since what may be […]
Are your options really options? Asa was the great-grandson of Solomon. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He saw peace and had a huge army, and when another larger army came against him, he had the people seek the Lord and He struck down the enemy and gave Judah victory. […]
Do you really want the best? 2 Chronicles 14:1-6 We begin the “How to live the life you were created for” series today by looking at the life of Asa, King of Judah. You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Asa had peace for his reign […]
Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia,but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them […]
This message is part of our “Did God Really Say?” series, that shows us how to wisely use discernment. We’ve looked at why you can trust the Bible. We’re in the the middle of looking at why you can trust the Spirit by discussing how to know what the Spirit does and how to know how […]