Old Testament miracles aren't just for our entertainment. We can learn from them how to better participate in God's plans for us
Tag: Prayer
Not All Consequences Seem Good
The consequences of our words can be significant, especially when we engage God in them
It’s Here (Part I)
As Elijah and Elisha prepared to part ways, their final conversation can teach us a few things
Questions We Should Know the Answers To
Sometimes, the next step is to act on what we know God wants us to do, rather than trying to haggle with Him for a different answer
Help May Already Be On the Way
Honest prayer can be challenging, but sometimes it is part of the process to experience what God has already prepared
Time for a Request
There's a difference between wages and a gift, but when we haven't earned what we seek, we can only hope for the latter
We Deserved It
Today is not a day to beat ourselves up, but it might be a day to admit that negative consequences sometimes legitimately apply to us
Is It Time, Now?
Is our attitude more "Gimme" or "Please"?
What is “In Jesus’ Name”?
The phrase "In Jesus' Name" may be used a lot, but do we understand what it means?
The Battle Ebbs and Flows
Fighting the battle between following the God's direction and our own selfish desires is not easy, nor is it won in a day
Four Good Practices
Acts 2:42 provides a succinct summary of early church practices, and we can achieve a lot by continuing to follow them today
Are You Focusing on the Goal, or the Tasks?
Following Jesus isn't about doing a bunch of "good deeds". There's a plan and a purpose, of which our actions are just a part
Straight Talk with God
The Bible models some bold questions that people asked God, and we can do the same
Punches or Prayer?
When faced with insults from outside, the book of Nehemiah has a fairly specific reply
Getting Ready for the Journey
We're all on a journey...
Don’t Panic!
The power of God can be intimidating, but it is not something to be scared of for those who are reconciled to Him
Are You a “Fixer”?
Sometimes, we need to listen before we start to fix things
I’m Here. Now What?
When we seek God, do we know what to do when we find Him?
Humble Confession
As any good 12-step program teaches, the first step is to admit that we have a problem, and that we are powerless to help ourselves
Where to Pray
As it turns out, there are many good places to pray, and perhaps no bad places to pray. However, what we pray matters, too.
Those Who Sin Differently 