by Greg Laurie “Never stop praying.” —1 Thessalonians 5:17 Herod Agrippa was the consummate career politician. The main thing for him was staying in power. So, he had James arrested, and then he executed him. He saw that curried favor… Read More ›
Prayer
Either You’re Serious, Or You’re Not
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you – Pray without ceasing – Do what you know is right By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News In my work, I do a fair amount of counseling with individuals,… Read More ›
Closer to God Through Prayer
Prayer is real, it’s not a last resort thing to try when all else fails – It’s communion with God Almighty and it should be heartfelt By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News We live in troubled… Read More ›
Beyond the Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment of the Holy Spirit
Prayer is the key to knowing and doing the will of the LORD and is a time for refreshment in our souls By Donald Whitchard Matthew 16:13-19,John 16:5-15,Acts 1:1-11,Matthew 28:18-20,Luke 24:44-49 Summary: The Second Chapter of Acts describes… Read More ›
The Pandemic of Doubting God
The truth is, no matter what comes, we can’t help or save ourselves – apart from God, we can do nothing By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News Worry. Anxiety. Depression. These disorders have reached pandemic proportions… Read More ›
Thought for Today 06/07/2021: Defending Against Satan
The closer to God we are, the more able we are to defend against the attacks of the devil “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”… Read More ›
Pray to Be Heard of God, Not Men
By Adrian Rogers PRAY OVER THIS: “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men…. Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/16/2021 – Are You Hungry?
When we spend time reading the Bible, our spirit is eating a meal “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of… Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/08/2021
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of… Read More ›
Connected To God
God did not need us. He is perfect and complete. However, God wants us. Unlike the angels, God created man in His image and calls us His children. It is His will to establish a personal relationship with us. “So… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 47 – Luke 18:9-14: “Will the Real Prayer Please Stand Up?”
Are your prayers merely a wish list that you say in a hurry, do you view prayer as something you have got to do, like a routine? By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Also, He spoke this parable to some who… Read More ›
Have You Received the Best Gift Ever?
We love Him because He first loved us – and demonstrated that love on the cross. Anything we receive with no expectation of payment is a gift. People like gifts, and not just at Christmas time. What gifts have… Read More ›
How God Answers Prayer: A Scriptural Study
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” John 15:7 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by… Read More ›
Smoke and Incense
Historic wildfires are burning millions of acres and destroying homes and entire towns in California, Oregon, and Washington state. In Oregon, more than 40,000 people have fled their homes. Fire brings about smoke and, in the Bible, sin and wicked… Read More ›
A Sanctified Sorrow
Lately, I’ve been keenly aware of what lies ahead for everyone on planet earth. I see America imploding due to sin, hate, and violence. The devil is trying his best to rip God out of our nation. Christians are being… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 14 – 1 John 5:14-21: “Confidence in Prayer and Truth”
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White Part two can be found here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part II: The Evidence of… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 8 – 1 John 3:10-15: The Imperative of Love
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White Part two can be found here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part II: The Evidence of… Read More ›
Don’t Feel Sorry For Me
It’s not unusual for people to experience feelings of heartfelt sorrow when hearing of another person’s loss and adversity. However, there is a difference between empathizing with someone and wishing that their trial never happened. God orchestrates circumstances. He wants… Read More ›
A Minister’s Simple Prayer
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Dear Lord Jesus, Again we have been witnesses to another round of violence, this time in Texas and Ohio. Over twenty people are now in eternity, either with you or apart from you, some with the… Read More ›
An Intelligence Briefing on the Invisible War
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Many years ago there lived a pastor and Bible teacher by the name of Donald Grey Barnhouse, who served as pastor of the Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1927 until his death in 1960…. Read More ›
The Grace and Thinking by Which I Stand
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If we’re honest with ourselves, especially as it pertains to our maturity as a child of God, we have to admit that we don’t start out our walk with the LORD with an established, concrete… Read More ›
News I Didn’t Expect: A Journey of Faith
Editor’s Note: Our prayers go up for Dr. Donald Whitchard, and we hope that each of you who read this will join in prayer with us for healing and direction for Dr. Donald Whitchard and his family. Thank you Greg By… Read More ›
DID I HEAR RIGHT—NEVER WORRY AGAIN???
Well that is exactly what the Bible says is possible. But it is so hard—oh my my my it is so hard to give it all to God—to completely hand it all over to our caring Lord and totally dismiss… Read More ›
The Prayer of a Patriot
By Adrian Rogers “Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause Thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations? Wilt Thou not revive us… Read More ›
Mighty Prayer
One of the greatest invitations to prayer ever given to anyone was when Jeremiah was in prison for preaching the truth. God reached into his prison cell with both a command and an invitation. Call unto Me, and I will… Read More ›
Are We Attentive to God’s Needs?
The desert is hot and humid. The sun beats down on a lone tree. It’s arms reaching out as though seeking the moisture that kisses its leaves. The heat is oppressing but the dew from the night still lingers. The… Read More ›
Why Prayer?
Why does God want us to pray? Matthew 6:8b says, “Your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask Him.” So why ask God to do what He already wants to do? Why ask God to do… Read More ›
Unasked Prayer
Do you know the greatest problem in prayer is not unanswered prayer? It is unasked prayer. Most of us don’t even get to the asking part. James 4:2c says, “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” Unoffered prayer is not… Read More ›
Thank you Lord!
By Lyle Rapacki Four years ago my article: “Thank You Lord for Thanksgiving!” appeared in The Olive Branch Report. Many responded wonderfully from across the country, and even shared their own stories of giving thanks. This year we have all… Read More ›
No Substitute For Prayer
Jesus said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall… Read More ›