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And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28 (NAS) In the powerful, wordless communication between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we are given the means to offer true prayers. When we don’t Read more

And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.    Romans 8:27 (NAS) Just as the Holy Spirit helps us when we cannot find words to pray, He also helps us in what to pray. Human perspective is limited; we don’t really Read more

And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;            Romans 8:26 (NAS) Prayer is essential to Christian life; it is our most effective communication with God. But there are times Read more

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.                          Hebrews 11:1 (NAS) Christians sometimes endure condescension from the world of unbelievers. We are told that faith is a “crutch” for those who are weak. We know better. Our faith is a firmly rooted expectation, a certainty about the future that Read more

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:20 (NLT)  These are Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His ascension. He gives them instruction, and assures them that He will always be Read more

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.”                                   John 10: 27-28 (NAS) Sheep cannot take care of themselves – without a shepherd, they would die. But they have the Read more

I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. Psalm 17:6 (NASB) Prayer is the primary way we communicate with God, so it makes sense that we should engage in the process as often as possible. We all have busy lives and schedules, but Read more

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), Ephesians 2: 4-5 (NAS) The love of God -we cannot earn it; we will never deserve it. We can’t comprehend Read more

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.  1 Peter 4:10 (NAS) The world is full of people who have very real problems. Addiction, physical ailments, financial hardship, loss of loved ones, loneliness – the list is endless. And sometimes they Read more

The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.          Psalm 29:11 (NAS) The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is much more than quiet surroundings or the absence of problems. Shalom encompasses wholeness, health, safety, and serenity. Shalom is peace that can only come from God Himself. It Read more