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The Asbury Revival: No Preachers?

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Today is day 12 of students gathering in their chapel at Asbury University and personal prayer and worship is continuing strong. The public has begun making trips to visit for themselves, traveling from out-of-state, and local government has had to address the overwhelming crowds swallowing up the small city that Asbury is in. I have found this revival amazingly refreshing because it is absent of hype, persuasion, and leaders who one would expect to be … Continue reading →

The Name of God

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This post is not about using an exact name or being proper in pronouncing the name or even dropping vowels in order to give respect to the name of God. This post is about the character of God as we call upon His name through prayer. Psalm 9:10 states, “And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”  The verse could well … Continue reading →

Heavenly Father

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We must realize that we are not praying to a father like the one we have known on this earth. We do not pray to an earthly father, but to our heavenly Father. Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father which art in heaven” (Matthew 6:9). I learned later in life that my biological father abandoned my biological mother just after I was conceived. Actually, there is evidence to suggest that there was no consensual arrangement, … Continue reading →

How to Pray When Dying

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During the height of the COVID pandemic I got a text message from a patient who was dying. She was about 30 days into an isolation stay and the medical team had given up hope of being able to do anything to help. The patient was a nurse and we texted during her hospitalization, most recently her texts were an honest reflection on dying. On this one particular day, her text was simply, How should … Continue reading →

50 Bible Promises for your Problems

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There is a promise for every situation and circumstance of life. The Bible is one big promise of God’s response to the great conflict between Christ and Satan. Every word from Genesis to Revelation can be understood in the light of Calvary’s promise. Here, I want to share with you 50 life-issues with a related Bible promise that is appropriate to claim in prayer. These promises listed below are meant to encourage you to make … Continue reading →

Bible Promises for Prayer

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In the video I posted on Sunday, March 22, 2020, titled 7 Bible Promises for Prayer, I shared about God’s promises that are good to use in our prayers, and here I wish to share with you 15 Bible promises that are my go-to promises when in prayer… Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” (ESV) Proverbs 3:5-6 … Continue reading →

Prayer Therapy: How to Pray for Problems

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In 1994 I had assumed the pastorate of a church where I had the opportunity to sit down with the outgoing pastor to discuss various issues of that congregation. As I was sitting with him in his office talking, he handed me his keys and said, “Oh, I almost forgot, each Wednesday at 11:00 AM you have a counseling session, here in this office, with Mrs. Redford.” Not her real name, but I did ask, … Continue reading →

In Jesus’ Name

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We commonly conclude our prayers by saying “In Jesus’ Name” and rightly so. When you say, “Lord, in the name of Jesus I pray, Amen” you are sharing in His power by claiming His character, life, atonement, and righteousness – not yours! When you say, “In Jesus’ Name,” you are saying… “Lord, I am asking you to answer and fulfill this prayer request because of the character, sacrifice, and merits of your Son and my … Continue reading →

Orlando Terrorism

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My prayer for the families of the Orlando terror victims and those who are struggling with God regarding this evil attack is Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (ESV). As a church family we prayed and talked about this heartbreaking attack last Sunday at CrossHope Chapel, but I want to share with you two things that came to my mind after hearing of it, in hopes that it may help you process … Continue reading →

ABC’s of Prayer

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Don’t settle for for a mediocre prayer life. If you will commit to praying with the very promises of God in your prayers, you will experience a breakthrough that will move heaven to answer in a fulfilling way. Here is a three point guide for praying with God’s Bible promises, using the letters ABC… Ask – Begin by actually asking God for the solution, to help, to bring about His glory in the situation or need of … Continue reading →