I was recently in an online discussion about what it meant to pray a scary prayer. Below is what I shared;
I think that any prayer that addresses loss of our own control and depending more on the Lord can be a frightening experience. Those situations and promptings from the Lord where we need to step out of our comfort zone. Any situation that means we have to "step off the cliff" of our perceived safety or step away from...

In this world today many of us set high expectations and put pressure on ourselves to do the right thing, or to do something big that impacts many lives. This pressure to do something significant can be pretty big at times. I know I will often look for clear results or some kind of big response from the people around me.
However, what I find works best is focusing on the little things- things like being faithful, being...

Paul speaks clearly in Eph 6:10-20 about spiritual warfare and about being clothed with the armor of God, or "the required attire" as a friend of mine recently called it.
Paul tells us what the armor is;
The Belt of Truth
The Breastplate of Righteousness Having our feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation The Sword of the Spirit - which is the Word of God
We are to put it all...

There are so many who do not know or do not understand the free and flowing love of God the Father. So many, including many of His followers (believers, Christians), only see the requiring and judging side of the Lord. So many walk in guilt and shame because of their sin, and wind up in bondage and condemnation because they think they have to live a certain way, or have to do certain "religious things" to get the...

Dear friends and intercessors;
As followers of Christ we have opportunity to help make a positive difference in the world. This is because our relationship with Jesus makes a difference in us. Following Christ and staying in close relationship with Him is not only wonderful and a blessing for us personally, but it reaches out past our individual lives and touches those around us. The Lord blesses us and in turn we have opportunity to bless others.
Matt 10:8...

Proverbs 3 is one of those sections of scripture that is good to keep coming back to. As we read this Proverb it has the effect to help remind us and ground us in the Lord.
Prov 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
To trust the Lord is vital, and without our dependence...

Dear Friends and Intercessors,
These are exciting and challenging times that we live in. There are many people who are having busy times and tough circumstances, with the feeling of increased pressure. Yet, in this there is something stirring in hearts to not be satisfied with the status quo and not just let life get them down. It's like God is on the verge of something new, and He is preparing the way. We know that in...

This coming Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. Join with Christians across the Nation in praying together for the Lord to move powerfully in land. See http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/ for more details on the National Day of Prayer, including locations where rallies and prayer events are being held in your area.
The 56th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2007. The theme for this year is "America, Unite in Prayer" and is based on the...

Dear Friends and Intercessors
The Lord is calling us to Himself; He wants to know us in a close relationship. He is not only interested in our intercession; He is also interested in us. Yes, we are called to pray, but our relationship with the Lord is so much more than our prayer requests. He desires fellowship and communion with us. We are His family and friends, He longs to be with us and spend time with...

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
Today I rejoice in the faithfulness of the Lord. As you know I have written some recent notes about encouragement and what a blessing it is to hear God and bring encouragement to another.
Well, I am thanking Him this morning as I have been the recipient of some wonderful words of encouragement and hope, mixed with some wisdom.
Prov 25:25 tells us that news (communication) from others can be refreshing, as a cool drink of water on...

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
On this Easter Sunday we celebrate Jesus Christ. Let us join together in prayer that the message of the resurrection would resonate in and through all of God's people, and be heard to the very ends of the earth.
The words of Peter provide a powerful declaration of this event.
1 Peter 1:3-5
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope...

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
As we come into Easter we can all remember, and rejoice together, that Jesus was raised from the dead. The power and might of God was demonstrated by the resurrection, nothing could keep Jesus from rising from the dead. He triumphed over death and hell and sin

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
I am always amazed at the ministry of Jesus as I read the Gospels. He preached to multitudes, He fed thousands, He moved in power to bring healing and deliverance, He walked on water

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
Many of us have a special place where we go to meet with the Lord. Whether this is a certain room in our house, a place in our yard, having a place where we can go to get away from our normal routine is a good thing. My brother in law goes up by a certain water tower in his town; it is a place where he goes when he really needs to be with...

Dear Friends and Intercessors;
We know that we can seek God at all times, that we do not need a special appointment. All we need is the desire in our heart to be with Him.
Over the years I have found that there is something special when the first thing I do each morning is take time with the Lord. Practically speaking it makes all the difference in the day. In Him I find all that I need, and as...