The Promise of Answered Prayer

The Promise of Answered Prayer

by | Prayer & Praying

I grew up hearing Jeremiah 33:11 preached. I can remember being a small boy and my pastor, Johnny Gibson, saying Jeremiah 33:11 was God’s telephone number. “Call to me and I will answer you…” I look back over my childhood and I am so thankful for a pastor who taught...
Powerful and Effective Prayers

Powerful and Effective Prayers

by | Prayer & Praying

When studying (James 5:13-17), the last line stood out like a flashing, neon sign: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” The Holy Spirit then directed me to focus on one word—righteous. We all want our prayers to be powerful and...
Rise Up & Pray

Rise Up & Pray

by | Current Events, Prayer & Praying

It is difficult to watch the news. We see violent civil unrest raging across the United States. Lines of demarcation have been drawn between political parties, diverse groups, races, and religions. Recently, we were in shock and disbelief as we watched unspeakable...
Who Are You, O Mountain?

Who Are You, O Mountain?

by | Faith, Prayer & Praying

When the Bible speaks of “Moving Mountains,” it is speaking of difficulties in our lives. Some believers grow discouraged because they think that if they are attempting to live for God and live right, that their life should be comfortable and easy, when in fact, the...