1 Timothy 2:1–4 (WEB) — “I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the … Read more
Luke 18:1–8 (WEB) — “He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up, saying, ‘There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man. A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, “Defend me from my adversary!” … Read more
Psalm 119:105 (WEB) — “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” There is a profound secret to a vibrant prayer life that many believers overlook: the best prayers are already written. The Scriptures themselves are filled with prayers — the Psalms, the prayers of Paul, the prayers of … Read more
1 Kings 19:11–13 (WEB) — “He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.’ Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh, but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind, an earthquake, but Yahweh was not in the … Read more
Hebrews 4:14–16 (WEB) — “Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to our confession. For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we … Read more
Matthew 6:5–8 (WEB) — “When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you pray, enter into … Read more
Main Scripture: 1 John 2:28 (WEB) — “Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness and not be ashamed before him at his coming.” Every relationship has an element of anticipation. The child waiting for a parent to return home. The bride preparing for the wedding day. The friend … Read more
Main Scripture: John 15:9–10 (WEB) — “Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.” We sing about God’s love. We read about it. … Read more
Main Scripture: John 15:16 (WEB) — “You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” There is something deeply reassuring about being chosen. … Read more
Main Scripture: John 15:2 (WEB) — “Every branch in me that doesn’t bear fruit, he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” No one welcomes the pruning season. It is uncomfortable, painful, and often confusing. When God cuts away what we have grown accustomed to, when He … Read more