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Spiritual Blindness

“I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25 NIV) After healing the man born blind, Jesus went on to talk about spiritual blindness. See, the devil can spiritually blind us to many things, but God is able to open our eyes so we can see the truth. Prior to his conversion, Paul, or SaulContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness”

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

By Fadia Jolag Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) It seemed like a typical Monday, or so I thought. I had taken the day off work that day for some appointments. So I got in my car early that morning to go toContinueContinue reading “Giving Thanks in All Circumstances”

Thankful for the Healing Hands of God

Let me live that I may praise you… (Psalm 119:175) A few weeks ago, my father began to experience some health problems. I sensed in my spirit that it was nothing serious, but we still had to get him checked out. For someone who has never gone for regular check ups, the doctor was quiteContinueContinue reading “Thankful for the Healing Hands of God”

Silencing Peninnah

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, soContinueContinue 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, exceptContinueContinue 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 friendsContinueContinue 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 presentContinueContinue 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)ContinueContinue 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, “IContinueContinue 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 heContinueContinue reading “The Gift of An Unanswered Prayer”