PRAISE: Thank you for your prayers for our Easter broadcasting. The radio reports are just coming in. The ministry did more targeted television this holiday season and one of the countries that broke through with much greater numbers was Vietnam. Pray for effective follow-up of those who listened or watched, responded and are ready to …
The One-Minute Prayer of a Steward Leader
By Dr. Scott Rodin Our lives may not be as busy as we believe them to be. You may dispute this looking at your schedule and considering your feelings of constantly being overwhelmed with responsibilities and possibilities. But hear me out. Meaningful time with God can be found in the Sabbath moments that punctuate our day …
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National Day of Prayer – May 5
The National Day of Prayer is the first Thursday of May each year, so tomorrow is the day for 2022. To join with others to pray for America in an event near you, go here to find one. This year's theme is "Exalt the Lord who has established us" taken from Colossians 2:6-7. You can also join …
God’s Purpose For Work*
Those who have adopted a Biblical worldview should understand that work is not as the world defines it. We don't work just to make money, though earning an income is one of the benefits of our work. We don't do it just to achieve a more significant position in a company, though hard and diligent …
Provision of Grace by Max Lucado*
“’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” When John Newton penned this promise, he did so out of personal experience. His greatest test came the day he buried his wife, Mary. He’d loved her and prayed his death would precede hers. But his prayer was not answered. Yet, …
April & Easter Prayer Update
Continue to Lift Up Ukraine. PRAISE: In my devotional times the past month I’ve been focusing on the book of Romans and reflecting on Paul’s discourse to the believers. I am seeing more of “God’s grace,” as a key theme in this book which is known for theology and biblical truth.My March trips to Florida were fruitful. …
Clara and the Commander
Jesus Film Project regularly receives stories of God working in powerful ways. Every couple of years we receive an account that feels like it came right out of the Book of Acts in the New Testament. The story I have for you today is one of those more unique ones. Be encouraged as you read …
Grant at Shiloh: The Will of the Commander*
160 years ago today, April 6, 1862, at the end of the first day of fighting at the Battle of Shiloh, Brig. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman had lost his will to fight. The other subordinate commanders were organizing for retreat. Sherman found Grant near Pittsburg Landing, huddled there, his sodden collar turned up in a futile attempt to ward off the rain, his saturated slouch hat pulled down over his head...
Gratitude – The Key to Financial Balance*
Most of us, if asked, would admit that we want more than we already have. Whether money, relationships, career, or possessions, we're wired to "reach" for more. This isn't always a bad thing. Considering the innovation we've experienced over the past 100 years, and how it's improved life for so many, I'm grateful that we keep reaching …
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Ukraine-Your Prayers are Needed!
In less than two weeks the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed—dramatically! And the situation sadly continues to deteriorate with tragic consequences. Yet we know God is still in control. And the prayers of His people—you, me and many thousands of Christ-followers are working. Let me explain. Even before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we …