The Privilege of Co-LaboringFasting is a spiritual discipline that holds immense significance in the life of a Christian. As you continue through this fast, you are discovering that beyond its physical benefits, fasting creates an opportunity for believers to deepen their relationship with God, seek His guidance, and experience spiritual growth. Today, 1 Corinthians 3 shares the connection between...  Read More

The Power of CommunityWe are living in an unprecedented time in history. Because of technology, within seconds, we can be on a video call and see the face of a friend or loved one, even though they may be halfway around the world. We have the ability to know what is going on in the lives of friends and family we have not personally seen in years through social media, and there are countless other ...  Read More

Part of the FamilyIngrained in each person is a deep desire for our lives to have significance. We all want our time on earth to count for something, to know that we made a difference with the time we were given. We all want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.This desire is universal, and it supersedes cultures and time. The annals of history are filled with stories of people who foug...  Read More

The Miracle of MultiplicationDo you still remember your multiplication tables from grade school? Your third-grade teacher sure hopes you do! Whether you remember up to 12x12 or not, the greatest benefit of the multiplication system is that it allows you to solve your problem faster than you could through simple addition. There is a captivating story in Matthew 14 where Jesus performs a miracle of ...  Read More

Unity Brings StrengthOne of the incredible things about fasting is the unifying and powerful effect it can have on a gathering of believers. When a group of people seek the Lord with the right heart, incredible things will happen!In Romans 12:3, the Apostle Paul gives us some valuable insights about the heart we are to have as we live in community with one another. This passage encourages us to ha...  Read More

Psalm 137By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion.Upon the willows in the midst of it, We hung our harps.For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."How can we sing the Lord's song, In a foreign land?If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget her skill.May my tongue cling to the r...  Read More

Be BlessedIn the book of 1 Chronicles, tucked away amidst the genealogies of the tribes of Israel, we find an interesting verse that provides an incredible prayer that God answered for a man named Jabez. Verse 10 says, “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And G...  Read More

The Power of RememberingThe book of Psalms is an incredible book that demonstrates the power and significance of prayer, worship, and deepening our hearts to the presence of God. It reminds us of God's faithfulness and is full of Scriptures that relate to our humanity and emotional experiences. Today, we get profound insights from Psalm 103.Psalm 103:1 begins with the exhortation to "bless the Lor...  Read More

2 Chronicles 36:17-21Therefore He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion on young man or virgin, old man or infirm; He gave them all into his hand.  All the articles of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king and of his offic...  Read More

The Answer is on the Way!It’s incredible to think that there are thousands of people joining together through these 21 days of fasting and prayer. Together we are fighting spiritual battles in which we will see victories and God’s power in greater ways than ever before. In Daniel 10, we are given insight into what is happening while fasting and praying.The prophet Daniel has been fasting and prayi...  Read More

Battling AnxietyOver the last several years, the increase in anxiety in our society has surfaced at an alarming rate. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the most common mental illness in the U.S. is anxiety disorder, affecting nearly one in five adults every year. The New York Times reported that Americans are the most stressed people in the world, causing us to spend ...  Read More

Keep on AskingDo you know someone who is persistent? Maybe they are characteristically known as somebody who is driven or determined. Regardless of what they may be facing or feeling in the moment, they are unrelenting and unshakable.Jesus emphasizes this kind of approach when it comes to the spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer because they are powerful ways to draw near to God, experience...  Read More