During this time of lockdown, many of us spend time looking at old photos of treasured times with family or with friends. You probably enjoy showing those photos to others and sharing those special moments. But have you ever thought about having a picture of God in your house? It may not be in a […]
Tag: Pray
More Hope Than Optimism
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, optimism is “hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something; a tendency to take a favourable or hopeful view.” Hope is the “expectation of something desired; desire combined with expectation.”
The meaning of the name Rapha is He God heals.
Yesterday I was thinking about one of my needs that’s not happening for me. I felt disappointed. I wonder today how many people have been disappointed simply because they didn’t pray and ask God for the big things in their hearts. You might say, “well, Ray, God is God. If He wants to bless me, […]
What Is the Correct Way to Pray?
Prayer, simply put, is conversation with God. That in mind, shouldn’t we be doing it in a way that pleases Him?
He Holds All Things Together
How do we know that God always controls everything?
Let’s get really honest with each other for a minute. Let’s put aside all the clichés, feel good one-liners, and quick to apply Bible-verse band aids. Sometimes, life is just really hard. And no matter how many inspirational quotes you might throw someone, there is a good chance there burdens are much too deep to be fixed with a quick-to-speak answer.
Don’t Just Sit There, Move!
The UK has been battered by a storm over the past four days. We all face storms in life. But during those times, we have to remember that Almighty God is greater than any struggle we face! He’ll take those challenges and use them to strengthen us, but we have to do our part and take a […]
Praying Like a Rock Star
Why do we like Rock Stars? And why do so many want to be one, but never get there? Rock stars become stars- because they hit the nail on the head (somewhere) they are hitting on what people are feeling, experiencing, wanting & desiring! Yesterday I asked the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me”¦Yes […]
“As a mother comforts her child, so God will comfort us, who live on in our mother’s absence on this earth; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem,” says the Lord our God. (Adaptation of Isaiah 66:13 for those whose mothers were with us in spirit but not physically present this Mother’s Day). Amen!
How Do I Pray? | Teach Me How to Pray
The Bible answers the questions: To whom should we pray? When should we pray? How long should our prayers be? Should our prayers be public or private? What or whom should we pray for? Is there a prescribed posture to assume in prayer?
Whether today’s starting out rough, your bad day is finally over, or you’re right in the middle of the worst day ever, there’s someone who can make it better.
These are difficult days in our country. 16 years from the attacks on the Twin Towers, the threat of terrorist violence still hangs over us and over freedom-loving people around the world.
This is How You Pray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C4VCT7FmaY I believe before everything, we need to first know who we are in His presence – Jesus has died on the cross so that we may call God our Father. You are loved. More than you know. Music: David Costello (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnXP…)
Like it or not, all of us are caught up in the spiritual war that’s taking place between good and evil. If you don’t engage in the war, you’ll still be affected by it – and you’ll be much more vulnerable to evil than you would if you decided to fight as God calls you to do. So be active; not passive.
In 2017, Open Doors released their World Watch List (WWL). The findings and trends noted by Open Doors are both shocking and grim.