Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Christlike people follow Jesus’s example. Here are 7 things Jesus did for us that we need to do for others: love, live, die, intercede, forgive, restore, and encourage. Submit yourself to Jesus Christ and let him transform you into a Christlike person. God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given Continue reading 7 Christlike behaviors we need to follow Jesus’s example
Intercession is different than supplications, prayers, thanksgivings, advocating, and mediating. It is the opposite of sin missing the mark of God’s will (The controversy of sin). Intercession paints the word picture of guiding the believer to hit the bullseye of God’s will. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all Continue reading Principles of intercession, interceding, and intercessory prayer
We stand with Franklin Graham in a Special Day of Prayer for the President. The Bible explicitly tells us to pray for kings and all that are in authority, which includes presidents, governors, and even mayors. We believe our nation is at a crossroads, at a dangerous precipice. The only one who can fix our country’s problems is God Himself, Continue reading Pray for president and all that are in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-7)
The Mosaic Ten Commandment Law taught the Israelites to be good, honest, loving neighbors. But, Jesus Christ showed the ultimate meaning of the law when he taught we are to love our enemies. “‘He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death. He who strikes an animal mortally shall make it good, life for life. If anyone Continue reading Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5)
Praying is one of the most important privileges and responsibilities of the Christian life. The disciples recognized the peace and comfort Jesus received from his prayers. They also saw the power of his prayers demonstrated in real life every day. Sometimes they were frustrated by their own failures. Therefore, they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. Jesus taught Continue reading 10 mistakes most people make when praying