Tag Archives: Prayer
Pray That They Might Follow Jesus Despite the Fray.
According to Dictionary.com the definition of fray is: 1. a fight, battle, or skirmish 2. a noisy quarrel or brawl. Today for better or for worse those who are choosing to come to Jesus in America must do … Continue reading
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Ready for Battle and Dressed to Kill: Ephesians 6:13-20
The average woman in the U.S today can easily recite some fundamental fashion knowledge. She can probably tell you what colors she looks good in, what styles work for her figure and the foundational must-haves of a wardrobe. Some women … Continue reading
Pray for Our New President
Many Christians were inspired by Rick Warren’s inaugural invocation prayer. Pastor Warren was straight forward in his prayer and was in no way subtle or apologetic about his faith in Jesus Christ. In the New Testament we are advised … Continue reading
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Vision 2009 – A Vision for a Church God Can Grow
In 2008 according to pollster George Barna it became evident that Christianity’s image is indeed slipping among the younger generation. In an article entitled “A New Generation Expresses its Skepticism and Frustration with Christianity” Barna speaks of the book, entitled … Continue reading
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Finding Your Way Out of Depression
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted … Continue reading
Filed under Mental and Emotional Health
A Call To Give Thanks
Thanksgiving by definition means to express gratitude towards God. Thanksgiving was central to the Jewish faith and an essential part of worship according to the Old Testament. It was offered generally by the Jews in response to God’s concrete acts in … Continue reading
It’s November, let’s turn our hearts toward Thanksgiving
Tomorrow no matter what the outcome of our National election may be the reality is–life will still go on–and it will still be November 2008. Regardless of who wins and who loses we will be approximately three weeks off from the celebration of Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin Calls for Intercession Believing God Will Do the “Right Thing for America”
While many are accusing Sarah Palin of arrogance and religious fanaticism, I view Sarah as the ultimate woman of faith. She is calling for prayer believing that in the end God will listen and what is right for America will happen on … Continue reading
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Has your prayer life taken a turn for the better?
What benefits have you experienced during our recent season of prayer at Crossroads? For the past eight weeks we have seen a large number of the women at Crossroads commit to improving their prayer lives. Women have been attending the Wednesday … Continue reading
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A Call to the School of Prayer
Effective prayer is not as easy as it seems. While on one level prayer is “just conversation with God” and is a privilege that is available to all believers. The Bible indicates that prayer also comes with an efficiency rating. … Continue reading
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