I like the prayers King Solomon prayed out loud over his people at the dedication of the new temple in 2 Chronicles, Chapter 6. He praised God humbly. He thanked God for his father and those who had gone before him. And he prayed some powerful prayers directly for the people. And maybe it would … Read more
Many people will move out of the way for a person on the run; others are caught up in the wake. My activity will create a wave of success for the people who follow. Andy Andrews, The Traveler’s Gift A few years ago, I put together a personal mission statement. The goal was to become … Read more
In his book, Fully Alive, Ken Davis tells a story of a weary missionary couple who returned to the USA. After 50 years on the field and the loss of two children to jungle diseases while serving, they descended the gangplank of their boat and discovered that no one was there to welcome them home. The … Read more
Don’t let the fear of turning students off keep you from teaching and challenging them with God’s word. Sometimes, we may think that keeping things simple will keep students happier. The overall message of Jesus was simple – love God and love people and he showed us practical ways to do this. But Jesus wasn’t … Read more