But her rival wife [Peninnah] taunted her [Hannah] cruelly, rubbing it in and never letting her forget that God had not given her children. (1 Samuel 1:6 MSG) We all know a Peninnah, that person who just likes to make us feel miserable. I've definitely had my fair share of Peninnahs in my life, soContinue reading "Silencing Peninnah"
Where I’d Rather Be
A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! (Psalm 84:10 NLT) I don’t know about you, but church is the one place where I’d really rather be. Ever since I was little, my mother instilled a desire in my siblings and me for God’s house and nothing has changed, exceptContinue reading "Where I’d Rather Be"
Always Thank God
Jesus asked, “Weren’t ten men healed? Where are the other nine? Why was this foreigner the only one who came back to thank God?” (Luke 17:17-18 CEV) “Why do you think the other nine lepers didn’t come back to thank Jesus?” I asked the Sunday school kids. “They went to tell their families and friendsContinue reading "Always Thank God"
What Would You Ask For?
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open." (Luke 11:9 MSG) For years I read the above promise and claimed it during prayer, as if it was some sort of magic formula (no wonder my prayers didn't reach further than the ceiling!). I would presentContinue reading "What Would You Ask For?"
Your Will Be Done
Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt down on the ground and prayed, “Father, if it is possible, don’t let this happen to me! Father, you can do anything. Don’t make me suffer by having me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.” (Mark 14:35-36 CEV)Continue reading "Your Will Be Done"
Christ’s Resurrection Power
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV) A few years ago, I started making Philippians 3:10-11 my daily prayer, "IContinue reading "Christ’s Resurrection Power"
The Gift of An Unanswered Prayer
By Marlene Tavares The other day while cleaning the house, I was listening to some country music like I usually do. One of the songs I came across was a song by Garth Brooks called "Unanswered Prayers." It is basically a song about a man who attends a football game with his wife and heContinue reading "The Gift of An Unanswered Prayer"
The Kind of Prayer God Answers
In my vision the locusts ate every crop in the land, and I said to the LORD, “Forgive me for asking, but how can the nation survive? It’s so weak.” Then the LORD felt sorry and answered, “I won’t let it be destroyed.” The LORD showed me that he is going to send a ballContinue reading "The Kind of Prayer God Answers"
God Answers Prayer
Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer. (Psalm 65:2 CEV) The one thing that keeps me going back to God’s throne is knowing that He hears and answers prayer. Now, I’ve come to learn that He doesn’t necessarily answer it my way, but He does answer. Jesus had a similar confidence. Before raisingContinue reading "God Answers Prayer"
God’s Right Hand
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. (Acts 5:31 NIV) The Bible repeatedly states that after His ascension to heaven, Jesus was exalted to God’s own right hand–the place of honour and power. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on thisContinue reading "God’s Right Hand"
Rising with the Son 