A prayer culture is essential to change a declining church today and requires a dramatic shift. It is safe to say that every church prays. It is also safe to say that a prayer culture in the church is exceedingly rare. When a prayer culture exists, a change of prayer emphasis is obvious. Prayers become…
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Can you think of anything else when you are hungry? How about when you are thirsty? It’s hard to focus or be productive in either of these situations. Which brings us to the question: do you hunger and thirst for righteousness? Have we reached the point in our spiritual lives where we are truly hungry…
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“The meek will inherit the earth.” That’s what Jesus said (Matthew 5:5). And on so many levels it makes no sense! How do we see it? The dealmaker gets things done. To the victor go the spoils. Being assertive and even aggressive in some instances ensures the greatest result. Taking calculated risks often brings great…
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When we think of mourning, we often equate it with grief. The two are definitely related. We mourn because we have suffered loss. In life, we will continue to experience periods of loss and the grief that goes with it. When Jesus talked about the blessing for those who mourn, he may have had more…
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