Prayer – Exceptional Christian

When I Called

In our time of deepest need we will call out to God for his help. Help for healing, help for clarity and maybe help for strength. I can remember at my time of deepest need, when I called out to God, I received all three. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourageContinue reading “When I Called”

Stop Praying for a minute

Stop praying. Why would I suggest that? Even the Bible says to continuously pray, Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 So why should we stop praying for a minute? I’ve been studying through Crazy Love byContinue reading “Stop Praying for a minute”

Do you believe in Miracles?

I had plans of writing a longer article on this, but this sermon from our church a week or so ago says it better than I could. Based on Mark 9: 1-29 (so worth reading for context), we see the authority that we have been given through Jesus Christ. I’ll have more to say aboutContinue reading “Do you believe in Miracles?”

Prayer Drive

I have two ways I drive to work. The quick way, on the highway, takes about 20 minutes or so. The slower way, takes some back roads and will take about 40 minutes. I usually take the slower way. I prefer to drive at my leisure and unless I’m running late for work, I’ll goContinue reading “Prayer Drive”

When God’s Voice is Clear

I’ve been stressed over work and a few personal things lately. It’s just been a stressful and busy couple months and likely to be more to come. When I stress over something, I tend to obsess on it. It becomes my sole thoughts 24/7. It’s the first thing I’m thinking about in the morning, theContinue reading “When God’s Voice is Clear”

Sharpening the Ax

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” This quote is attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Whether he actually said this or not is immaterial, the concept is sound. If you are given a task, using the best tools you can to do the jobContinue reading “Sharpening the Ax”

The Holy Spirit Knows the Way – Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. -Romans 8:26 God was telling me today to look at this verse. Last night I was just flipping through my socialContinue reading “The Holy Spirit Knows the Way – Romans 8:26”

God’s Not Done – Wrestling with God – Part 3

This is part 3 of a three part series on Wrestling with God:1) Wrestling with God – this post2) God Wants to Bless Us -Wrestling with God – Part 23) God’s Not Done – Wrestling with God – Part 3 God works in unexpected ways. He often surprises us with blessings we don’t understand at theContinue reading “God’s Not Done – Wrestling with God – Part 3”

God Wants to Bless Us -Wrestling with God – Part 2

This is part 2 of a three part series on Wrestling with God:1) Wrestling with God – this post2) God Wants to Bless Us -Wrestling with God – Part 23) God’s Not Done – Wrestling with God – Part 3 So last time I left off in about 2006, but let me back up a bit.Continue reading “God Wants to Bless Us -Wrestling with God – Part 2”

Wrestling with God

This is part 1 of a three part series on Wrestling with God:1) Wrestling with God – this post2) God Wants to Bless Us -Wrestling with God – Part 23) God’s Not Done – Wrestling with God – Part 3 2017 is becoming the year that I explore prayer and try to raise my game inContinue reading “Wrestling with God”