The Ridiculousness of Forgiveness
A bomb is meant to bring death. A bomb is never meant to bring joy or happiness or strength.
A bomb is meant to kill. To destroy.
Bombs of various shapes and functions are killing innocents in Africa, damaging oil pipelines in British Columbia, delivering mayhem to cities across the planet. There’s little room for wavering about the...... >Read More
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Oil Changes (and the Wonder of Prayer)
“Fill ‘er up.”
“Yes, sir.”
As a high school student, my first job was a mystifying experience. I was officially a gas emissions technician, but you would recognize me as the guy walking up to your car to fill your gas tank. If you were really nice, I might have even washed your windows.
“Hey, can you check the fluids?” What...... >Read More
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How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit - Spare Tire Example
Sometimes we treat Jesus like a ‘spare tire’. We take Him out of the trunk when we have a flat tire and run Him until the crisis is over but put Him back in the trunk afterwards. Or we can be treating Jesus like a hitchhiker. We let Him in the car with us but only let Him ride... >Read More
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Reclaim Lent: Find some breathing room
Have a specific prayer on your heart this Lent season? Share your requests with a mentor.
For many of us, our churches have moved away from the more austere traditions of the past. Our pastors don’t wear suits. Our worship teams have drummers and you can download a podcast of the sermon. In many ways church has become more relaxed... >Read More
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The Look in His Eyes
If you are a military member and would like some prayer, we are ready to listen and pray.
My daughter and I were flying to a family wedding in Pennsylvania and were waiting for a connecting flight in the Atlanta airport.
We sat and observed the people as they passed. Most were laughing and visiting with family and friends as they... >Read More
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Effective Prayer
Editor's Note: In 1999 John Baerg was diagnosed with cancer. It remained contained for a little over three years and then began to spread. He went to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 24, 2002. John served with Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada (now Power to Change Ministries) for 30 years. Shortly before his passing, the prayer room in... >Read More
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Peace in the Face of Foreclosure
My house has been foreclosed! After years of negotiating and trying to keep up with our repayment plan, we have lost the house we fought so hard to keep. Our mortgage payment continued to escalate along with other bills throughout the last few years. My husband of 10 years and I have two precious daughters ages 3 and 5.... >Read More
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Take a Breather
Ever have a moment when you just need to take a breath?... >more
Lessons Learned Through Pursuing Adoption
“My sister cannot keep this baby can you take her?” This question... >more
What Do You Fear?
