I am sure you have seen those interesting commercials of a famous bank. Same pictures can take on different meanings. You may think the meanings contradict each other. And yet, depending on who looks at the picture, the images canRead more…
Praying for a Good Time
I don’t know that any of this will make sense. But, if it’s going to have chance, you’ll have to read this quote slowly and carefully. “We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to beRead more…
Three Lessons for Steward Leaders
What should we say to constituents when the ministry we serve has financial needs? Recently a ministry leader emailed me and asked for advice before sending a message to board members and ministry supporters. While I will keep the identityRead more…
Muslim village transformed through prayer, Christian business people and owls
It was warm and humid. One may say almost too hot for a Swede. But the story that emerged was more than cool. I listened to the mayor of a small Muslim village. We sat outside his house, drank teaRead more…
Trusting God in Trials Out of Our Control
Challenges are notorious for not being under our control. With this in mind, we should remember that all aspects of life, including our trials, are under God’s control. Lamentations 3:37-38, Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless theRead more…
Is It Good to Be Radical?
As believers in Christ, if we look at the cross when it comes to generosity, I believe we can never be too radical. Consider the following definitions of radical – aggressively intentional; relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of someoneRead more…
An Old Testament Catalogue of Prayer
The People of Prayer Who prayed?: Abraham (Gen. 20:17); Isaac (Gen. 25:21); Moses (Ex. 9:30; Num. 11:2, 21:7; Dt. 9:20, 26; Ps. 90); Manoah (Jdg. 13:8), Hannah (1 Sam. 1:11, 2:1-10); Samuel (1 Sam. 7:5, 8:6, 8:21); David (2 Sam.Read more…
Acts 1:8 Praying
Over the past few weeks we have watched Ukraine teeter on the brink of civil and regional war. As the conflict escalates, Christians there are begging for fellow believers to powerfully intercede for them at this time of crisis. HowRead more…
Prayer for Migrants in the New Year
Oh God, Creator, Sustainer of Life and Helper of the pilgrims. ”Lord, you have been our dwelling place through out all generations” (Psalm 90:1). I come before you, in the name of Jesus Christ, the Great High Priest whoRead more…
“Gravity” and Prayer
I can’t say “Thank you!” enough to Hollywood Prayer Network founding director, Karen Covell, who wrote the Foreword for my new book, Get Prayer and Get It All. (I’ve uploaded a free .pdf copy that you can download and share with others.) ThanksRead more…