Prayer Warrior Blog
Can You Ever Know Enough About God?
Can you ever know enough about God? In his book Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit, Francis Chan asks this provocative question: “Is it possible to get enough or even too much God? Is there a point when a person can be satisfied with the amount of intimacy, knowledge, and power of God he or she experiences?”[1] He responds to his own question by adding, “I don’t see how there can be, because doesn’t every encounter with God only cause us to thirst for Him more?”[2]
Read MoreBlessed Are the Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 6:7 We have come to a turning point in our study of the Beatitudes. Arthur Pink explains, “First, there is a discovery of the fact that I am nothing, have nothing, and can do nothing—poverty of spirit. Second, there is conviction of sin, a…
Read MoreServing God Through Times of Sickness
When we consider the great servants of God in the New Testament, we often think of Paul, Peter, Mary, Luke, or those among the 12 apostles. However, there was one man with a unique name whose service to God during sickness offers great insight for us today. His name was Epaphroditus. In Philippians 2:25-30, we…
Read MoreFacing Tomorrow with Faith
In Hebrews 11:7 we are told of Noah who, “being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen…
Read MoreMy Grace is Sufficient
As I write this, a pastor from my church has just suffered the tragic loss of his 19-year-old son.
Read More“Amazing Grace” – Celebrating the New Year with Newton
“Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.…” I imagine we are all familiar with this…
Read MoreNew Year, Renewed Faith
The new year makes a great time to consider how to renew our faith as well. Many will make resolutions, but a spiritual goal for the next 12 months can have an eternal impact. What are some practical ways to renew your faith in 2021?
Read MoreChristmas Through the Eyes of the Shepherds
Imagine what it must have been like that night when the shepherds first heard of their Savior. When the darkness that surrounded them was overtaken by the radiance of God’s glory and the quietness of the night was met with a lifechanging message. It was a night when God led dirty shepherds to the spotless…
Read MoreThe Prophecies of Christmas
Many Christmas messages refer to the birth of Jesus fulfilling Bible prophecy. But what predictions did the coming of Jesus fulfill? Why do these prophecies matter? The numerous fulfilments of Scripture at the birth of Christ provide confidence God’s Word is true. In addition, fulfilled prophecy confirms Jesus is really the Messiah. The following prophecies…
Read MoreQuestions About the Wise Men
Christmas nativity scenes often include three wise men riding camels and bringing gifts for baby Jesus. However, many misconceptions exist regarding the nature, timing, and role of these wise men. What does the Bible teach about the wise men?
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