What does it mean when someone intercedes in prayer like Abraham did for Sodom? It’s when a person prays a pointed prayer on behalf of one or more people. Let’s look at why Abraham felt the need to intercede for Sodom. And why he made the following statement to the Lord. Surely you wouldn’t do… Continue reading Abraham Intercedes For Sodom
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What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
By Elizabeth Prata In 2010 I reported on a stunning move by the Scottish Episcopal Church to change all male-oriented language to gender neutral language. Well 13 years ago it was stunning. A new order of service produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church has caused controversy by removing masculine references to God. “Female priests asked why… Continue reading What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
Discover The Desires Of God’s Heart – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Discover The Desires of God’s Heart – Part 2 In Part 1 of this series of articles on the desires of God’s heart, we looked at God’s main call and desire for His children and followers. What is His main call and the main desire in God’s heart for His children ? To have the closest possible… Continue reading Discover The Desires Of God’s Heart – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Don’t Look In, Look Up
“I have to figure out my purpose!” I listened as a young woman shared her anxiety about missing her calling in life. She was in college and wanted to live for God but felt stuck in the waiting room until she discovered what God had made her to do. How could she start living for… Continue reading Don’t Look In, Look Up
Changing Seasons of Life – Enjoying the Journey
The last few months have been some of the most blessed and some of the most challenging of my life. I don’t understand how those two things coexist, but they usually do. The season we are currently in can be described best in one word: transition. You know – the “in between” times of life. If… Continue reading Changing Seasons of Life – Enjoying the Journey
Ever Feel Like You’re Bothering God?
The police do answer 911 calls—even if it does embarrass the pastor. Our church celebrated my first anniversary as pastor by taking over a local park for a Sunday afternoon picnic. The afternoon included a lot of food, and after a couple of hours, it included the police. The squad car pulled up and the… Continue reading Ever Feel Like You’re Bothering God?
New Jerusalem is a Mutual Indwelling
The New Jerusalem is the tabernacle, and in another sense it is a temple. This is a strong proof that the New Jerusalem is not a physical city but a personal entity. The New Jerusalem is the believers, God’s tabernacle, and God, the believers’ temple. He dwells in us, the tabernacle, and we dwell in… Continue reading New Jerusalem is a Mutual Indwelling
I Know My Redeemer Lives
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. Job 19:25 Job didn’t know at this point in his life why he was suffering. He felt that to the best of his ability he had lived his life pleasing to God. In fact, God said in… Continue reading I Know My Redeemer Lives
As We Pray for and Support the People of Maui, We Anticipate the Coming Eternal Paradise – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
It’s been over three weeks since there were multiple fires on the island of Maui, including a devastating fire that destroyed historic and once beautiful Lahaina town. Please continue to pray for the thousands of people who have been affected. Because of dear friends freely opening their home to us for decades, Nanci and I… Continue reading As We Pray for and Support the People of Maui, We Anticipate the Coming Eternal Paradise – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Walking Worthy in Marriage – Emmanuel Baptist Church
What follows is a slightly edited version of a message I gave at a recent wedding. We’ve just heard from Ephesians 4:1-6, words which you asked to be read here during your wedding ceremony. This is a rich passage to ponder at the beginning of your marriage. You two are no doubt aware that these verses… Continue reading Walking Worthy in Marriage – Emmanuel Baptist Church