4 Observations About How God Accomplishes His Will

Undoubtedly the saga of David and Absalom in 2 Samuel 13-19 is a riveting one. At one point David is fleeing Jerusalem to escape with his life while Absalom is entering it to usurp the throne. The events are spiraling either downward or upward, depending … Read More

Saturday’s Prayer for Sutherland Springs

Heavenly Father, We know very little about the shooter’s family. But you know everything about them. In this time when your spiritual family is reeling from the evil perpetrated upon our members, may that physical family also know your love and mercy, your grace and … Read More

Friday’s Prayer for Sutherland Springs

Mighty God, Though evil is powerful, it isn’t all powerful. You, O Lord, are over even evil itself, and can bring good from its consequences. Work in your unique, supernatural way in the community of Sutherland Springs to thwart Satan’s lies, deliver Satan’s hostages, and … Read More

Thursday’s Prayer for Sutherland Springs

Heavenly Father,  We first thank you for the beautiful response of your body to the church at Sutherland Springs since Sunday. Area churches, other Christians, and appointed and elected convention leaders, as well as many others, have stepped up without hesitation to help. Still, FBC … Read More

Wednesday’s Prayer for Sutherland Springs

O Wise and Gracious Father, The leaders of the church at Sutherland Springs need your wisdom as they begin putting together the pieces of their fellowship. Though the physical building is damaged and the organizational structure wounded, the true, spiritual body there is still alive. … Read More

Tuesday’s Prayer for Sutherland Springs

Father in Heaven, We humbly ask for your glory to shine through the darkness of the recent tragedy at FBC, Sutherland, TX. May your presence be manifest among the survivors as a blanket of peace, comfort, and hope. Your people here lift their voices to … Read More

5 Principles About Consequences

Consequences are the undertow of sin. They linger long after the wave of sin breaks, and can pull many away from the shore of safety. This was true in King David’s life. The undertow of his sin with Bathsheba affected many others—and himself—far longer and … Read More

7 Diagnostic Questions to Gauge Pride in Your Life

Pride plays no favorites. It cripples and ripples without regard to position, power, or past. Just ask King Saul. That being true, here are seven diagnostic questions that will help us gauge and measure the depth of pride in our life. Collectively, these can act … Read More