A Prayer For Our Country and this Coming Election 1 Timothy 2:1-6 God, please give us leaders who will make righteous decisions in accordance to your will so that “we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” I pray, Almighty God, that you will give us leaders whose decisions will…
Everywhere I go these days I am meeting people who are gravely concerned about the condition of Christianity in this generation. I cannot tell you how many conversations I have had that were focussed on the idea that “something is definitely wrong” and “we need help!” It spans all ages. It spans all groups. It…
It is my contention that we need more praying that is fervent and earnest. Instead of following hours of news programs and scheduling more discussion forums and worrying in our hearts about the condition of our society, isn’t it time to pray like this? Instead of wasting hours every day reading the latest blogs of…
A pastor friend, and a personal hero of mine, recently celebrated his 40th year of preaching and pastoring! I love being around him and fellowshipping with him and hearing his stories about his ministry and family. In a recent revival campaign, he several times shared personal stories from his own “revival” experiences. He was saved…
How many times have you been a part of this scenario? The service starts promptly on time (or not) (and sometimes after a five minute countdown on the big screen)! The choir sings. A song is sung while everyone stands. A greeting is made. A prayer is said. Another song (or two ) is sung. …
Luke 11 is a passage that deserves our careful consideration. Most of us know it as the “Lord, teach us to pray” passage where Jesus spoke the words that we commonly call “The Lord’s Prayer.” It is a wealth of information, instruction, and encouragement, and I have greatly profited from studying it. There is a…
Evangelist Dave Young 