Over the years, I have prayed with countless people a simple prayer for decision-making wisdom: “Lord, which way should Your servant… read more

There is no power over temptation nor victory over sin without spending time with God in prayer. James Montgomery, who was a great man of prayer,… read more

In Jeremiah, the Lord promises Israel restoration of relationship with Him, saying, “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I… read more

It’s natural to look out for number one. But this focus on self takes us off course in our walk of faith. We may profess devotion and obedience… read more

Abraham continued to face consequences for circumventing God’s plan regarding his descendants. Ishmael, the child he fathered through his… read more

In fervently seeking God's will for our lives, there are moments when we clearly hear God's voice. And there are moments when we do not wait… read more

Disobedience disrupts our walk of faith. Even though God had promised Abraham many descendants, he and his wife Sarah had yet to bear any children.… read more

There are times when we confuse our happiness with God’s will. When everything is running smoothly and we are as happy as can be, we presume… read more

Sometimes life can give us more than we can handle. There are moments when our burdens topple the smooth plans we have made for our lives. Our… read more

There is a children's story about a dog with a big, juicy bone crossing over a small footbridge. He stops long enough to gaze down into the pool… read more

As we read yesterday, Abraham did finally obey God and made it to Canaan. But Abraham’s obedience did not mean that his life would suddenly… read more

If we are truly trusting in God’s plan and providence, then we will live in obedience to His will for our lives. Our trust in God is not meant… read more

Abraham's life was one of obedience. While he was not perfect, he certainly was a man who wanted to obey God. He went from worshiping many gods… read more

God has given us many points of contact with others, whether through our jobs, our family, our community, our neighborhood, or even our church, to… read more

Believers with the Holy Spirit gift of giving have learned that money is meant to be a servant and not a master. Gifted givers look at their money… read more

Just as all believers exercise the gift of faith, we should all exercise the gift of giving—giving our time, talent, and treasures for the… read more

When someone has the gift of healing, that person heals others out of a desire to bring God the glory He deserves. The spiritual gift of healing does… read more

How, then, do we exercise the gift of prophecy? We prophesy by applying the Word of God to every situation in our lives. The Bible has a word for you… read more