In Psalm 100:4 God’s Word directs us to enter the gates with thanksgiving. Once inside the gates, we’re not too far from the Throne Room – the place of intercession. Thanksgiving, we might say then, is a DOOR OPENER which leads eventually to intercession. Have you ever noticed what thanksgiving does to you? Try it [...]

How can you thank God in hard times? Habakkuk did and you can praise the Lord too. Over the holidays let God touch your heart. Hand over your troubles to Him. Even if it’s difficult, praise Him – it will change your attitude. You can develop an attitude of thankfulness toward the Lord Take the [...]

If you have a prayer request (or a praise item) contact our mentors and we will pray with you! “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. “ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Have you ever noticed how often thanksgiving and prayer are mentioned together [...]

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A word or act of encouragement has the ability to uplift the spirit. Encouragement can be a lifeline. It can raise hope and thanksgiving in a heart that is otherwise bleak. Intentionally offer encouragement to someone today and help make their heart thankful. It will build within your own heart a reservoir of hope as [...]

Feeling lonely on Thanksgiving? You’re welcome to join our online chat room, or contact a mentor if you’d prefer to talk with someone privately by email. “Encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13) A word or act of encouragement has the ability to uplift the spirit. Encouragement can be a lifeline. It can raise hope and [...]

Feeling lonely on Thanksgiving? You’re welcome to join our online chat room, or contact a mentor if you’d prefer to talk with someone privately by email. “Encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13) A word or act of encouragement has the ability to uplift the spirit. Encouragement can be a lifeline. It can raise hope and [...]

Being surrounded by a Christian community is a great and wonderful thing. But has it become a comfort zone? Mark shares his realization that sometimes it is easy to get stuck in “Christian Circles”. Watch today’s video Happy Thanksgiving from Power to Change! Check out some of our favorite Thanksgiving content: A Good Reason for Thanks [...]

Take today’s next step: Be an encourager – become a mentor.   “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12) When we are followers of Jesus darkness should not characterize [...]

Learn how to cultivate a heart of worship with our interactive lesson. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:4-5) While participating in our nursing home outreach [...]