Tag Archives: prayer

Life Insurance

We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way.  Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”

Preparation for Power

After the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the false arrest of Peter and John, the disciples were gathered together and they were praying. They praised God for the miracles that He had performed and asked God to grant them boldness in proclaiming the gospel. Acts 4:30-31 says, “while you stretch out your hand to heal,Continue reading “Preparation for Power”

Regifting

Some people are avid regifters. They may need very little themselves, so they get joy out of giving what they have received to others. Many just see regifting as an opportunity to offload something that they didn’t really want in the first place. White elephant gift exchanges are a prime example of the downside ofContinue reading “Regifting”

Advocate

Suppose you were pleading your case in a court of law. You would want to enlist the services of the most qualified attorney or advocate you could trust. You would want them to learn everything they could about your case and related laws. How much more confidence would it give you if they had experiencedContinue reading “Advocate”

Uncertainty

We are surrounded by uncertainty and confusion. The political scene constantly provides drama and chaos. Financial uncertainty abounds with inflation and debt rising. Social interactions have become treacherous with insecurities and offenses. Fear wants to grab hold of us around every corner. God holds us in His hands and His plans for those of usContinue reading “Uncertainty”

Peace Everywhere

Bumperstickers proclaim “Peace”. Organizations promote peace. Periodically a peace movement will arise. As a teenager in the sixties I was apart of a peace movement when the Vietnam War was raging. I look back at that time and I am amazed at how little I knew. We all want peace and do what we canContinue reading “Peace Everywhere”