Sunday, June 26, 2016

Broken to Be Made New

Dennis FisherDuring World War II my dad served with the US Army in the South Pacific.

 
 During that time Dad rejected any idea of religion, saying, "I don't need a crutch."


   
Yet the day came when his attitude toward spiritual things would change forever.

(Google image, Crutches)

Saturday, June 25, 2016

One Invitation at a Time



Debbie McEwenHow did I come to know Christ? How did I start on my walk with Him?

I was asked the other day how I got to the point that I know him so well that whether I live or die, it is for Him.

If I live I get to do His work. If I die, I spend eternity with Him in heaven. I win either way.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

#50 The Role of Importunity


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: God uses importunity to bring us into great spiritual blessing. Andrew Murray calls importunate prayer one of God's choicest means of grace.

1. Importunity teaches...

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

#49 God Delights in Your Holy Boldness



Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: God delights in your holy boldness that will not take no for an answer. God counts it "great faith," and He then counts you His friend, for you understand His heart.

Paul urges...

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Have You Ever Wondered?


Jean Oathout: Have you wondered if God's watching you, or even aware of you? Does He have a good plan for your life?

Are you beginning to ask if...

Saturday, June 18, 2016

How to Grow in Faith


Merlin Crothers: Peter, and most of the Jews of his day, knew about the horrors of the Roman crucifixions. They had probably witnessed a few of them. 

When Peter stood in the courtyard, after Jesus had been arrested..,

Thursday, June 16, 2016

#48 Importunity is Essential in the Spiritual Realm


Dr. Wesley l. Duewel: Importunity is as essential in the spiritual realm as it is at times in secular life. It is probably even more effective...

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

#47 The Dynamic of Importunity

Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: Besides fervor and desire, intensity in prayer includes importunity. 

In some ways, importunity combines...

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Holy Hardships

   James N. WatkinsMy understanding of “holiness” began growing up in a conservative Methodist church with an active “temperance” program. Holiness simply meant . . .
 no smoking or drinking.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

What Really Matters When Your World's Burning Down







Ronald P. Hutchcraft: I watched on the news as a city became a ghost town. Nearly 100,000 people fled Fort McMurray, Alberta, running . . .                  

Thursday, June 9, 2016

#46 How to Develop Prayer Passion


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel How to develop prayer passion:

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you his love, passion, and zeal.

2. Welcome and cherish...

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

#45 Summary of Prayer Passion



Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: Real prayer passion has these characteristics:

1. It grows out of the love of your soul.

2. It grows out of...

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Just What I Need




Dave Branon: As I stood in the back of the room at a senior citizens' center in Palmer, Alaska, listening to my daughter's high school choir sing..,