Don’t underestimate their hope in a God who offers love and grace. 1 Kings 14:1-31 Reference: “and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go, disguise yourself, so you won’t be recognized as the wife of Jeroboam. Then go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there—the one who told me I would be king over this people.”…
Why not use the Word as a script for our prayers?! Psalm 141:1-10 Reference: “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 NIV Explore: At church we’ve just had a series on prayer. This has been a good reminder for…
It was when I visited Jane’s home that I noticed this dedication went far beyond Sunday morning 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Reference: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—” 1 Timothy 2:1 NIV Explore: Jane was a lady from a previous congregation who was very faithful…
Prayer can be different things for different people in different seasons. Psalm 102:1-28 Reference: Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. (Psalm 102:1 NIV) Explore: A friend recently sent me this prayer: Dear Abba, Trust. That’s what it comes down to doesn’t it? Putting all my eggs in Your basket,…
There’s been tears, yelling, pain and confusion. Psalm 100:1-5 Reference: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4 NIV) Explore: I’ve had a hard week. While I can’t go into details, it was one of those weeks that made me question who I…