I Tried These Seven Dangerous Prayers, but Something Else Was Scarier

These dangerous prayers threaten to give up control of your life, but the truly frightening alternative is refusing to pray them and continuing to live under the influence of cherished sin, pride, self-sufficiency, secrecy, comfort, and the illusion of control

These dangerous prayers threaten to give up control of your life, but the truly frightening alternative is refusing to pray them and continuing to live under the influence of cherished sin, pride, self-sufficiency, secrecy, comfort, and the illusion of control Continue ReadingI Tried These Seven Dangerous Prayers, but Something Else Was Scarier

The Daily Practice of Looking to Christ for Perspective

Does one concern keep crowding out everything else? The daily practice of looking to Christ redirects our attention through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and obedience, helping us rest in His presence when life feels overwhelming.

Does one concern keep crowding out everything else? The daily practice of looking to Christ redirects our attention through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and obedience, helping us rest in His presence when life feels overwhelming. Continue ReadingThe Daily Practice of Looking to Christ for Perspective

How Prayer Helps Us See Our Problems from God’s Perspective

Does one problem seem to fill your whole field of vision? Prayer helps us see our problems from God’s perspective, lifting our eyes from fear and uncertainty to His wisdom, power, care, and faithful promises.

Does one problem seem to fill your whole field of vision? Prayer helps us see our problems from God’s perspective, lifting our eyes from fear and uncertainty to His wisdom, power, care, and faithful promises. Continue ReadingHow Prayer Helps Us See Our Problems from God’s Perspective

Everyday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

The believer's everyday carry includes the Word in his heart, the cross on his back, the death of Jesus in his body, the mind of Christ in his thinking, the armor of God in spiritual battle, the fruit of the Spirit in his character, love as his outer garment, prayer as his constant breath, thanksgiving as his attitude, the gospel as his message, a clear conscience before God and men, burdens for others, and hope in the return of Christ.

Every Christian has a spiritual Everyday Carry far more essential than any physical item. We examine how believers must carry the Word in your heart, take up the cross daily, and put on the full armor of God. Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

Godly Husband – Chapter 11 – Lead Your Family to Serve the Lord

A godly husband leads his family by Christlike initiative, not command. Discover how to take spiritual responsibility and establish covenant rhythms that guide your home to faithfully serve the Lord. Continue ReadingGodly Husband – Chapter 11 – Lead Your Family to Serve the Lord