What is the purpose of prayer? If God already knows and is sovereign in His leadership; what is the point? Most people have a desire to grow in prayer and to be a part of a community that prays. I have interacted with many christians who express this desire; but struggle to cultivate a lifestyle … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why We Pray
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His Story is Our Story
Right here in Norman, Oklahoma, a small city tucked away in the midwest, we are joining with the worship movement that will usher in the return of Jesus. While spending time in Isaiah 42, one morning before a prayer set, I was overcome by the revelation that "this is my story." I love reading the … Continue reading His Story is Our Story
Desperate for God
So often I look around my city and my heart breaks. There seems to be a church on every corner, and yet most of the people I interact with don't have a relationship with Jesus. I see the homeless walking around aimless, the high school kids outside smoking, the drug addicts stumbling on the sidewalk, … Continue reading Desperate for God
Called to Watch and Pray
Jesus commanded us repeatedly to watch and pray. "Watching" is to be observant and engaged with current events; that we may recognize the signs of the times. Sadly most christians in America just watch and not actually pray. They buy into the world's narrative of mankind rather than getting God's narrative. This leaves many christians … Continue reading Called to Watch and Pray
Awaken My Heart
“The church is asleep in the light” Keith Green I am reminded of summer in 2014. I had two dreams in the month of July that shook me to the core. Both were about sin and compromise in the Church and my own life; both ended in death and destruction. For the next couple of … Continue reading Awaken My Heart
Wisdom and Folly Defined (Matthew 25:1-13)
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their … Continue reading Wisdom and Folly Defined (Matthew 25:1-13)
Simple Adoration and the Great Commission
The story of Mary anointing Jesus at Bethany is well known. She poured out a costly perfume, anointing Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair. The fragrance of the perfume filled the room with its pleasing aroma. She was judged and criticized for being wasteful, but Jesus speaks in her defense. And this is … Continue reading Simple Adoration and the Great Commission
