By Debbie Piper in on February 22, 2012
What circumstances unsettle you? Fear, trembling at what is currently happening or might happen in the future, interferes with our ability to sense the very real presence of the Lord. We underestimate His power to act on behalf of His children. Fear should drive us to the Lord, to remembering His greatness and His provision in the past. Then we tremble at the right thing,…
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By Jim Carpenter in on February 21, 2012
God made man a social being. We are out of our realm when we live as long rangers. This is especially true when it comes to our Christian lives. God did not intend for us to live isolated from others. We need each other to be complete. It may seem much easier to try to serve God alone. We all have had those moments when we thought life would…
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By Debbie Piper in on February 20, 2012
Great men and women of faith are people of prayer. Prayer deepens our connection with our Heavenly Father, and leads to spiritual power and action. In prayer we seek God, worship Him, humble ourselves before Him, and receive His wisdom. As we spend time with Him, our lives increasingly reflect Him to those around us. How is your leadership being shaped by time with God?…
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By Debbie Piper in on February 17, 2012
When new opportunities appear, decisions must be made, relationships are strained, and goals must be met, is it your practice to turn to God? Jesus modeled a life of prayer, prayer as a daily spiritual practice, especially as the demands on Him increased. The larger the crowds and the greater His success, the more determined He was to guard His relationship with His Father. This…
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