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”

2020 Vision

Happy New Year everyone! This is the start of my 10th year writing this blog and it’s been fun looking back over that time and reflecting on all that’s changed since I’ve begun. Not all of it’s been easy, but looking back and seeing God’s hand in it, I can say with confidence that it’sContinue reading “2020 Vision”

The Prayer of a Father

My oldest son got married in 2018. It was a day of mixed emotions and despite him not having lived at home for over a year, I was filled with emotions, both sadness of the young boy he was, riding on my shoulders and climbing on my lap, but emotions of joy on the manContinue reading “The Prayer of a Father”

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”

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”

Prayer from 17th century House of Commons

I found this prayer in my readings this morning that really stood out as it would be so foreign to hear something like this in our current political arena. But what if our leaders did pray like this? And truly meant it? How would it change our nation and how it was governed? Almighty God,Continue reading “Prayer from 17th century House of Commons”

Jesus Prayed for Me

Jesus prayed for me. It seems like every time I read the Bible, I discover new things. Yes I know the stories and essentially know how it flows from Genesis to Revelations, but when you dig deep into verses and really think and pray about them, new avenues open up. Always! This morning I was justContinue reading “Jesus Prayed for Me”

You Can’t Take Prayer Out of School

A hot topic around the country is the thought that they government are taking prayer out of the schools. Let me make a bold statement right here at the top of this post…… No one can ever take prayer out of school. What do I mean by that? As long as there are students inContinue reading “You Can’t Take Prayer Out of School”