Repentance

Prayer: Standing on “Praying Ground”

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is…

Burnout, Part 10 — Final Thoughts

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:

These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot…

A Journey to Revival

Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your heart, you double-minded… (James 4:8, NASB)

Personal revival and the corporate revival of the church body are two aspects of the same work of God’s Spirit. Today, especially in the West, we have an unusually strong…

Downfall and Uprising: Peter

And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

The Greatest Text in the Bible

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believers in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Downfall and Uprising: David

For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me … Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Psalm 51:3,7

Downfall and Uprising: Samson

And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” And he awoke from his sleep and said, “I will go out as at other times and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him.

The Needy Unforgotten

But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish.

Psalm 9:18

My wife and I are involved in not only serving as pastor and wife of a wonderful church in Southern Germany, but we are also involved in…

Heart Needs

Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” Then the man got up and went home.

To Be Known of God

Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” Then I will tell them plainly, “I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!”