One night with the King can completely change your life and the destiny of a nation! And the king held out the golden scepter toward Esther. So Esther arose and stood before the king, and said “If it pleases the king, and if I have found favor in his sight and the thing seems right […]
Archive | October, 2006
Richly Blessed and Highly Favored
As a child of the King of kings and LORD of lords, God wants you to expect His favor as you walk with Him. When you are born-again, the Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in you. So where you go, God goes also. In essence you become a mobile ark of the covenant of […]
Jack & AJ Serra are coming to Culpeper
As the family goes, so goes the nation! Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1) What are a few lead dominos to make Virginia the healthiest state in the nation? I believe one is prayer and another is blessing marriages. When I went […]
Global Missions Health Conference
More than anything else, God demands our obedience! He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus […]
Pearls of Wisdom for Prayer (TBNTP)
There is little difference between people, but that little difference makes a big difference! Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. (1 Timothy 4:15) We’ve just concluded a 16 day series called “Too Busy Not to Pray” based on Bill Hybels book by that title. […]
Living in God’s Presence (TBNTP)
Prayer is a way to maintain constant communion with God. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Is God your closest friend? How do you let Him be? The purpose of prayer is […]
What to do With God’s Leadings (TBNTP)
The Holy Spirt never contradicts the Word of God! “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16) How can know if a leading is truly from God? When God tells us to write to this person or make an appointment with that person or give away so much money, to start this […]
How to Hear God’s Leadings (TBNTP)
Strength comes from solitude. “Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18a) How do you tune into God’s voice? Hearing the Holy Spirit’s leadings is vitally important to a healthy Christian life. But often when the Spirit tries to get through to us, He gets a busy signal. What changes do we need to make so that […]
The Importance of Listening (TBNTP)
Listening to God is like listening to anyone – before you can hear Him, you must be ready to listen! “when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:3) Are you listening to God when you pray? How do you listen to God when you pray? It’s […]
Slowing Down to Pray (TBNTP)
The value of a contemplative life is character transformation. “Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you.” (Exodus 18:19) What is time to you? Time is … If you are involved in the marketplace, you are trained to believe that time is money. You don’t have to […]