We pray for influence. Theodore Roosevelt called it “the bully pulpit,” and the president has it. We’ve had leaders of faith and some of little faith, but the God of scripture declares that he guides the affairs of man. The pagan ruler Cyrus of Persia was called “my anointed,” th...
These works, which we consider divinely-inspired scripture, are the basis of our faith - whose teachings, recommendations and even commandments are what governs the nature, shape and course of the body of Christ, or Church. Yet, it is shocking how - in just a short space of 300 years af...
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Or perhaps you are saying to yourself, “But, I wouldn’t even know where to start looking for passages that apply to my requests!” Here are a few to get you started: Comfort, Peace: Psalm 42; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; 4:7-12, 16-18; Church Leaders: Ephesians 4:1-6, 11, 12; ...
The descendants of the Pharisees - those who love the praise of their leaders and other men, more than the praise of God - now live in the midst of every church and fellowship in the world. The word "hypocrite" comes from a Greek word which means an actor. Think of a man who acts...
What an odd text for a wedding, you may think. Yet as the years unfolded it became more and more meaningful. I prayed it, holding God accountable to the goodness promised to me in scripture and whispered to my soul. God’s promise of joy, peace, and love comforted me and gave me th...
The sick person (or his father) needs to be open to healing, but the main expectation for faith is upon the One or ones doing the praying, and so it is in James.In James, the sick person is to "call for the elders of the church," but it is the elders who are responsible to ...
Our leadership teams are endlessly working, praying, providing for all of us and their protection needs to be prayed for so they are not depleted. Little prompts for little prayers. L L.N. Church Necessity The Lord dealt with me on my lack of consistent prayer for my Pastors. He ...
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Both elements—making disciples and transforming the world— are essential. Following Christ involves both praying hands and dirty fingernails. * Martyn Atkins presentation at the ...
This week please pray for all those who labor, and for those who are seeking work. Pray for business leaders, elected officials, and church leaders. And pray for the lost among all of them. It’s Monday Morning. Like the coin in this week’s Scripture, whose image and inscription does...