Author: Administrador

Topics: Children; Community; Disabilities; Humility; Intercession; Self-image; Self-worth Reference: Colossians 4:2–4 The late Mister Rogers once visited a teenager with cerebral palsy. At first the boy was so nervous about the visit that he began hitting himself. His mother had to take him to another room. Mister Rogers waited patiently, and when the boy came … Continue reading “PRAYING
FOR MISTER ROGERS”

Topics: Dependence on God; Faith; Miracles; Supernatural Occurrences; Trust References: Matthew 17:20–21; 19:26; Luke 1:37; James 5:13–16 During Desert Storm the United States Marine Corps was ordered to push up the Saudi Arabian coast through the minefields in southern Kuwait and capture Kuwait City. To move 80,000 marines up that coast, we had to build … Continue reading “THE
MIRACLE WELL”

Topics: Christian Life; Truth References: Matthew 21:22; Romans 8:26–27 However much he may want to, I do not believe God will answer the prayer of the student who turned in his test and prayed, “O God, please let Paris be the capital of England!” —Nicky Gumbel, “How and Why Should I Pray?” Alpha Evangelism Series … Continue reading “NO-ANSWER
PRAYER”

Topics: Dependence on God; Divine Power; Help from God; Miracles References: Joshua 10:1–14; Matthew 17:20 The prevailing winds in the Persian Gulf area blow from northeast to southwest. So if you attack from the southwest, your enemy can release biological weapons into the air, and the chemicals will blow right into your face. That was … Continue reading “SHIFTING
THE WINDS”

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines; Watchfulness References: Matthew 26:41; Colossians 4:2 Hannah, three, came home from Bible school and announced that her new teacher “makes everyone bow their heads and close their eyes when we pray, but then keeps his eyes open.” I asked Hannah how she would know that if her eyes were closed. “I only … Continue reading “KEEPING
ONE EYE OPEN”

Topics: Daily Bread; Dependence on God; Experiencing God; Faith; Help from God; Money; Needs; Provision References: Luke 11:9–13; 2 Corinthians 9:6–11; Ephesians 3:20 In the mid-1980s my family moved to northern Saskatchewan to start a church. As a church planter, part of my support was funded by the local mission. Most months were financially difficult. … Continue reading “ASKING
FOR MORE”

Topics: Agnosticism; Dependence on God; Faith; Fear; Help from God; Trust References: Psalm 23:1–4; Matthew 6:9; 28:20; 1 Peter 5:7 Trisha McFarland stopped on a family hike across the Appalachians to go to the bathroom. In trying to catch up with her family, she found herself on the wrong trail, lost and alone. She sat … Continue reading “TRUSTING
THE SUBAUDIBLE”

Topics: Blessings; Children; Encouragement; Experiencing God; Hearing God; Identity in Christ References: Psalm 8:2; Matthew 7:7–11 Two days ago, I was kneeling in prayer in the front room of our house at 6:30 a.m. I’d just confessed sins and was asking God for a blessing that day, needing to feel loved by him. Our little … Continue reading “HEARING
GOD IN A CHILD”

Topics: Belief; Circumstances; Faith; Prayer References: Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:24; John 20:29 Three farmers gather daily during a horrible drought. The men are down on their knees, praying the skies will open and pour forth rain. The heavens are silent, however, and the petitioners become discouraged. Nonetheless, they continue to pray every morning. One morning, … Continue reading “PRAYING
FOR RAIN”

Topics: Anxiety; Confrontation; Fear; Help from God; Security in God; Sexual Immorality; Surrender; Temptation; Trust References: Ephesians 4:15; 6:18; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:16; 4:2; James 5:19–20; 1 Peter 5:7 Carrie was an outgoing person with a quick smile and ready words of encouragement. But something told me all was not as it seemed. I learned … Continue reading “PRAYING
OUT OF FEAR”