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Category: Sunday Blessing
Don’t Quench the Spirit
All of us tend to read Scripture through the lens of our own wants, needs, and prejudices. This Bible is full of things to which we can gladly shout, “Amen, brother. Preach that!” Some things, however, require a conscious effort to understand and apply.
God Uses Everyday People
From Adam to Abraham to Moses to Peter and Paul and to us, the Lord chooses to use humans as His co-workers on Earth. He touches people and speaks to them through us.
The Lord Will Come Like Rain
The Lord is waiting for the latter rain, that big shower that comes just before the harvest to push the crop to completion. When the fruit of the earth, the harvest of souls, is brought to the barn, then the farmer will come for His crop.
Happy 250, America!
250 years of America! What a great place and time to be alive. We are privileged to be here. We are purposed to be here. Let's do our part.
Pray for One Another
Don’t let condemnation or shame keep you away from God’s promise. It may help to share with someone you trust and let them pray with you. Remember the goal: God wants you whole, inside and out.
The Prayer of Faith Will Save the Sick
Faith begins when the will of God known. Jesus is a healer and He hasn't changed. Our challenge is to allow His word and HIs Spirit to convince our hearts of that. Then the prayer of faith will save the sick.
Why Do We Anoint with Oil?
Anointing the sick with oil has been practiced for millennia. Have you ever wondered why? I did. Turns out it's a very important part of our healing tool kit.
Healing the Weary
Sometimes life is just plain tiring. When sickness is piled on top of that, it's hard to fight the good fight of faith. We all need help occasionally.
Praying Over the Sick
In our modern western church, the practice of praying over the sick in a persistent, corporate manner seems almost lost. When James said "pray over" the sick, I think he had much more in mind that what we see in most church services. God wants us healed. Let's follow His instructions.
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