31 Days of Prayer “All of these with one accord…devoting themselves to prayer.” Acts 1:14 (ESV) I’m so grateful to partner with you in prayer during the 31 days of July. No sign-ups or microman...
Holy Week: Jesus Cleansing the Temple The scene I’ll focus a lens on today is found in all four Gospels. The account is relatively light on words but so heavy with meaning that to overlook it could well leave an insufficient impress...
Scripture-Prayers for Taking Courage and Forsaking Fear Hey, everyone! We have all battled fear individually but I don’t know of a time in our generation that fear has any more audaciously come for the whole globe. I originally worded and compiled th...
The new axis of evil: Are we ready to defend our civilization? The 20th century knew more than its share of evil powers, but something new, ominous, and world-shaping came into view in 1936 when Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany declared a "Rome-Berlin Axis," united...
Rachel weeps for her children: Israel’s fight is our fight as well Thus says the Lord: "A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more." (Jere...
“The Temple of the Holy Spirit” …only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. —Genesis 41:40I am accountable to God for the way I control my body under His authority. Paul said he did not “set aside th...
The Law of Opposition To him who overcomes… —Revelation 2:7Life without war is impossible in the natural or the supernatural realm. It is a fact that there is a continuing struggle in the physical, mental, mor...
“Not by Might nor by Power” My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power… —1 Corinthians 2:4If in preaching the gospel you substitute you...
Encouragement from Paul’s Final Words Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss 2 Timothy 4:9–22, uncovering the weight of Paul’s personal instructions to Timothy—his last words before martyrdom.
Does God Care About My Happiness? We sometimes struggle with a scarcity mentality. We fear there's not enough money, jobs, or even love to go around. This negative view can sadly spill over into our view of God.
But what would ...
The Key to Breakthrough Are you, or someone you know, experiencing an impossible situation right now? Perhaps it’s in a relationship, at church, or at work? Do you feel trapped in an addiction or stuck believing a lie ...
Are You on the Happy Path? There are two different paths to achieve happiness in this life.Path number one is the option we are faced with every day. We might call it “the world’s way.” It’s not new. It ...
Reflections: Monday of the First Week in Advent December 4, 2023 Today’s Reading: Isaiah 65.1-9 Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 10:12-27a, 33-34; 2 Peter 1:1-21 I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found ...
Where is His Kingdom? Pastor Andrews answers the question of who and where God’s Kingdom is? Host: Pastor Steve Andrews Jr. is a pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. If you have questions ...
Reflections: Saturday the Twenty Sixth Week of Pentecost December 2, 2023 Today’s Reading: Introit For Advent 1: Psalm 25:1-3; antiphon Zechariah 9:9b, alt Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 29:1-19, Matthew 26:36-56 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout...