Our country is currently plagued with a worker shortage. It is hard to walk into a store or restaurant that does not have a “help wanted” sign. This leads to reduced hours that businesses are open. Longer waits in line to be served. And fewer products available for purchase. It negatively affects all of us. The work is plentiful, but the workers are few! Similarly, Jesus … [Read more...] about 10:02 Prayer
Prayer
From Prayer Worrier to Warrior
This morning I was reminded that prayer is about more than asking God for our needs. There are other elements of prayer that are important to pray. There are adoration and thanksgiving. It is to speak to God in a loving and adoring way. It is to thank him for the many blessings he has poured into our lives. The starting point of our prayers is God. When God is the starting … [Read more...] about From Prayer Worrier to Warrior
40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: 30.Prayer
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:1–2, ESV) It might seem obvious that prayer is not something to give up for Lent. Lent is a season to focus on the spiritual … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: 30.Prayer
The Most Important Thing You Can Do For This Election
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:1–2, ESV) If you did not know, this is an election year. We will elect the next President of the United States in November. … [Read more...] about The Most Important Thing You Can Do For This Election
Starting a New Chapter in Life
Today's post is a guest post from Pastor Jim Buckman. Pastor Buckman serves as an urban missionary in New Jersey and is the author of iPray. His latest project is ahouseofprayer.net - an online web app to help you find a church to pray with you. You can also download the iPrayU app on your iPhone or Android. So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram … [Read more...] about Starting a New Chapter in Life