Prayer.It's our direct line to God.Sometimes, however, I feel like my prayers just hit the ceiling and go no further. My pleas seem to be tossed about in the storm of doubt and despair. There are times when I wonder if God really does hear my … [Continue reading] about breakthrough prayer
a place of rest
My shirt was drenched with sweat. It was supposed to be a friendly, Saturday morning get-together with some people from church, but this three-on-three basketball game was rough. I didn't know all of the best players would show up.We only played … [Continue reading] about a place of rest
the promised land of peace
Moses and the children of Israel had wandered around in the wilderness and camped out in the desert long enough. The time had come for them to cross over into the Promised Land.For 40 years, they had been fed heavenly bread called manna every … [Continue reading] about the promised land of peace
discouragement
In a land full of wickedness, where Ahab reigned with Queen Jezebel at his side, it had not rained in three and a half years. The prophet Elijah summoned 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah to meet him on Mount Carmel. There he … [Continue reading] about discouragement
keeping a promise
In today's society, a person's promise has lost its power. Contracts and legal documents have replaced promises. No more handshakes. No more verbal agreements. Why? Because so many people have come to a place where they cannot trust a person's … [Continue reading] about keeping a promise