Prayer is efficacious! That is a great Reader’s Digest Power word. It simply means that prayers have the power to produce a desired result or effect. Prayer is supposed to be a common practice for believers; however, if one has been a believer long enough it is easy to fall into habits that result in […]
In spite of Peter’s vast fishing experience, he returned from a night’s work with nothing to show for his efforts. Have you ever had that feeling? It’s quite possible that the Lord’s request to let the nets down one more time struck him as unreasonable, after all, Peter and his partners were the professionals. Nevertheless, […]
Luke 22:31-62 recounts for us an incredible story. It is a story of our lives…we have good INTENTIONS…but at times…poor follow through. Charles Stanley says, “All of us make tracks through the ‘Valley of Failure’. The question is, how are you going to respond? Plenty of people give up and exchange a vibrant kingdom-serving life for a […]
I read a story recently (I really do not think it is true), but I embrace the metaphor. The story described a guy named Jim who had saved a long time to take an Alaskan cruise. At last he was on board with carefully packed suitcases. The first evening when he heard “dinner is served” […]
I read a story recently (I really do not think it is true), but I embrace the metaphor. The story described a guy named Jim who had saved a long time to take an Alaskan cruise. At last he was on board with carefully packed suitcases. The first evening when he heard “dinner is served” […]
I know we have all heard those jokes about men who refuse to stop and ask for directions. But in reality, there is some truth to the stereotype…I have been guilty of it myself upon occasion. In fairness, I know a few ladies in this world who also zoom along without slowing down to ask […]
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day! “Not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer” (Romans 12:11-13). Most Christ Followers I know are not satisfied with their prayer life. Most are not “devoted” (having a strong love or loyalty for something or […]
Did you read about this story? Alex Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler grew up together in Sacramento, California, where they attended the same Christian school. Skarlatos and Stone are now serving in the American military. Sadler is in college; his father is a Baptist pastor. The three decided to vacation together in Europe. a […]
In 1 Kings 16:33 we read about King Ahab, who scripture declares, “did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel than all the Kings of Israel who were before him.” This reminds me a bit of the comment the Apostle Paul made in 1 Timothy 1:15, “I am the chief of sinners.” The difference […]
Christ Followers are on a continual growth track that ascends higher and higher. Men of Intention know this is the goal. This side of heaven none of us ever “arrive”, but we each have a responsibility to press on to maturity in our faith and practice. Though many people think those who know a lot […]
