by Richard Rohr
Jun 3, 2020
As conventionally understood, prayer has become a one-way attempt to influence this Other whom we call God. If we do it right, the folklore goes, this will compel God to listen to us. I always feel sorry for poor God, who is getting all these contrary messages from contrary people, all of whom are groveling and faith-ing! Whom does God …
May 12, 2020
I had an opportunity to travel around the country of Albania for several weeks, right after Communism was lifted there in 1992, teaching leaders about the present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit. The territory of Albania overlaps that of ancient Illycrium, a Roman province where Paul preached and actively showed the people the power of the Spirit. We know about …
Apr 28, 2020
Morning That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death. (Hebrews 2:14) O child of God, death has lost its sting, because the devil’s power over it is destroyed. Then cease to fear dying. Ask grace from God the Holy Spirit that by an intimate knowledge and a firm belief of your Redeemer’s death, you may …
Apr 21, 2020
Our Pattern for Resurrection Living He showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3 KJV) Easter morning is the beginning of a unique and most tenderly interesting portion of our blessed Savior’s life. It is the transition period between …
Apr 2, 2020
The Week God Won the Battle of the Ages In six drama-packed days, God created everything the human eye sees—oceans, earth, skies, and man. Each day, the excitement of anticipation rippled through a universe in the process of being born. But on the seventh day, surveying the perfection of His finished work, God rested. What a week that was! Jacob …
by Derek Prince
Mar 18, 2020
Mental and emotional pressures are increasing due to our contemporary lifestyle. The remedy for these pressures could be summed up in one word: peace. I refer to peace not in the connotation of the absence of war, but in the sense of personal fulfillment, completeness, and rest. There are two primary enemies of peace: fear and worry. Each of them …
by Doug K. Reed
Feb 19, 2020
I live in Missouri, “the Show-Me State.” I was not consulted about this slogan because I was not alive when they made it up. Had I been asked, I would not have voted for it. It doesn’t resonate with me because it reflects a lack of imagination. Demanding proof up front is the best way to stop imagination in its …
by Derek Prince
Jan 28, 2020
Declaration 1: Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven. Focus Scripture: In Him [Christ] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:7) One of the most wondrous aspects of God’s nature is that when He forgives, He does so completely and in full. The book of …