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July 2026

July 09, 2026

It’s Time For Us To Tap Into The Power Of Prayer

“Prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God.” Daniel Henderson You’ve probably heard it many times...

July 02, 2026

America At 250: Are We Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer?

“Prayer is our partnership with God in transforming history.” Unknown America is about to be...

June 2026

June 25, 2026

Is Therapy Culture Creating A Spiritually Dead Church?

“Therapy was invented about 120 years ago. As the years have passed, everyone is more...

June 11, 2026

Let’s Talk About The SBC’s Vote To Ban Women In Leadership

“When you shut the mouths of women and tell them they can’t preach or teach...

June 04, 2026

Are You Frustrated With Our Leaders? Try This Prayer

“Prayer does not equip us for the greater work. Prayer is the greater work.” Oswald...

May 2026

May 28, 2026

You Can’t Say You Love God And Do Whatever You Want

“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to...

May 14, 2026

Pentecost And The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit-A Prayer

“A Christian who neglects the Holy Spirit is like a lamp that is not plugged...

April 2026

April 09, 2026

How Do I Find God’s Ability While The World Is Burning?

"If your life is an uphill slope, set your sails to catch God's power. "...

March 2026

March 26, 2026

War, Hatred, and Holy Days: Finding Faith in the Chaos

Iran, Israel, Easter And Passover-Oh My! "Passover is a time of reflection and joy. When...

November 2025

November 19, 2025

Finding Truth In A Sea Of Podcasts-A Biblical Guide

"Are you learning to say things after listening to God, or are you saying things...

November 04, 2025

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus-An Inspiring Meditation

Spend a little time with Him and you'll dust off your soul. The duster will...

October 2025

October 09, 2025

Can God Give Me Freedom Through Forgiveness?

"To be a Christian is to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable...

September 2025

September 25, 2025

When All Else Fails-Worship

"He who sings, prays twice" St Augustine Do you feel like you don’t have...

September 02, 2025

Gird Yourself With God’s Strength In An Uncertain World

God is my strength and power. II Samuel 22:33 Dear ones, this is another...

August 2025

August 07, 2025

Are You Drowsy Spiritually? Hold On With God’s Strength

"We shall not grow weary upon waiting on God, if we remember how long and...

July 2025

July 23, 2025

Are You Ready For What If?

“God will interrupt your entire life to get your attention.” Unknown What if the...

May 2025

May 22, 2025

Is It Groundhog Day? Without The Power Of Prayer It Can Be

“Every great movement of God can be traced back to a kneeling figure.” D. L....

May 08, 2025

How To Run The Fast Paced Race Of Life

"When we focus on what God has give us, we find a better way to...

May 01, 2025

It’s Time For Us To Change Our Coats

“The story of Joseph is in the Bible for this reason: to teach you to...

April 2025

April 24, 2025

Let’s Take A Trip Down The Road To Emmaus

“Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking with us on the...

April 17, 2025

Are You Drifting Or Dwelling- A Maundy Thursday Meditation

“Maundy Thursday is not just a day but a reminder of our covenant with God,...

April 08, 2025

Let’s Talk About The Club, I Mean Church Worship Music

We must never rest until everything in us worships God. A.W. Tozer Picture this. A...

March 2025

March 19, 2025

Life Lessons From A Pound Puppy

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Ted Geisel It’s been a...

February 2025

February 24, 2025

Everything Important In Life Started In Genesis

"Don't just visit, dwell in the presence of God." Andrew Wommack How many times have...

February 12, 2025

Are You Exhausted And Out Of Prayers? God Gave Us An Answer

“The Lord’s Prayer reminds us that God wants His people to communicate with Him, not...

January 2025

January 19, 2025

A Prayer For Inauguration Day

"Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems that...

January 06, 2025

How To Remain Steady And Faithful In A Chaotic World

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail....

December 2024

December 29, 2024

Just Beyond The Manger

"Christmas is not a time or season, it is a state of mind." Calvin Coolidge...

December 01, 2024

Christmas Lights A Candle Of Hope In Our Souls

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have...

November 2024

November 26, 2024

In All Things Give Thanks And Draw From God’s Joy

The world offers temporary happiness, while God offers everlasting joy. Unknown Thanksgiving is on the...