His Voice Is ESSENTIAL — The story of the Book of Acts shows the critical importance of the power of God and the voice of God regarding the daily direction of the church. Although the state of the modern American Church does not resemble the Acts Church, we must grieve the lost investment into a…
A Reason To Worship — The Church must live with a reason to worship at all times. The lost witness the glory of Jesus because believers live in His glory in observable, quantifiable fashion. If we do not find our reason to worship for ourselves, how will the world ever see and know God? We…
Chris continiues the discusion on wholehearted prayer and fasting with a look into the lifestyle of fasting that Daniel exhibited throughout key moments of his life. Daniel recognized that God alone is the source of all power and wisdom. In a wonderful way, God, in his grace, will not only reveal things to us, but…
The Spirit Leads Our Prayers — Prayer and faith are not a formula. Do we ever copy other people’s prayer styles or accept their perspective of God’s will simply because we have failed to experientially developed our own? Is the world affecting our prayer life instead of the other way around? Are we surrendered to…
The Holy Spirit leads in how to pray and reveals the Father’s heart to us regarding His will. Have you ever noticed that prayer was an intentional priority in the early church described throughout the Book of Acts? We need to get back to our early church roots and make prayer an intentional part of…
Fasting for Breakthrough – Fasting is so much bigger than asking for general spiritual growth or help in in a time of need. It is a cry for God to insert Himself into a situation. When He comes, He does so much more than meet a need. He reveals Himself to everyone involved. Breakthrough fasting…
How the Pieces Fit – Part II – The fear-inspiring expression of God is His incredible love for us. His love drives His mighty power within us toward our dreams, desires, and pursuits. His love for us is so awesome it is scary. We should never lose sight of that reality. When we pursue our dreams,…
How the Pieces Fit – The fear-inspiring expression of God is His incredible love for us. His love drives His mighty power within us toward our dreams, desires, and pursuits. His love for us is so awesome it is scary. We should never lose sight of that reality. When we pursue our dreams, we should…
Positioned for More – Part 2 – Seasons of blessing, increase, and Kingdom-advancement are preceded by seasons of God’s people positioning themselves to receive. The season begins with prayer and matures with radical obedience and laying down the things that compete with our affection for God. This prayer for more blessing and victory is not…
Positioned for More – Seasons of blessing, increase, and Kingdom-advancement are preceded by seasons of God’s people positioning themselves to receive. The season begins with prayer and matures with radical obedience and laying down the things that compete with our affection for God. This prayer for more blessing and victory is not to be agonizing…
