Jan. 24, 2013–Would You Pray This Way?

It was one of the shortest prayers I’ve ever heard anyone offer at our Saturday morning men’s Bible study session, but it caught my attention. Perhaps it was my propensity to pray in paragraphs that prompted me to take note of this single-sentence … [Continue reading]

Jan. 23, 2013–WHO you know, not WHAT you know

“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” (Matthew … [Continue reading]

Jan. 22, 2013–Is it Black or Is it Navy?

“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” (Psalm 36:9) The debate started the moment I came home with the newly-purchased pair of corduroy pants. I bought them because they looked black, even though the label stated … [Continue reading]

Jan. 21, 2013–THE LECTURE AND THE LAB

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:14) In my student days at Scott Christian College in India, education in sciences such as … [Continue reading]

Jan. 20, 2013–No Weapon Formed Against You Will Prosper

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.” (Isaiah 54:17) Have you ever considered … [Continue reading]

Jan. 19, 2013–The Deep Compassion of God

“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. 5 For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty … [Continue reading]

Jan. 18, 2013–Enlarge The Place Of Your Tent

“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their … [Continue reading]

Jan. 17, 2013–Let God Create the Fruit of Your Lips

Spiritual Warfare in the face of the enemy is one of the most powerful tools that you and I have in the face of oppression, anxiety and fear.  When we learn to worship despite our circumstances, God is able to bring about a great deliverance. I … [Continue reading]

Jan. 16, 2013–Worship In The Face Of The Enemy

“Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the Lord. (Isaiah 54:1) As I read this verse … [Continue reading]

Jan. 15, 2013–Unexpected Delights

“...in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11) Over the past few days you have been reading about the spiritual discipline of soaking and how it can be a tremendous blessing to … [Continue reading]