Stand in the Gap

‘So Jesus and His disciples got up and went with him. Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind Him. She touched the fringe of His robe, for she thought, “If I can just touch His robe, I will be healed.” Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment.’ Matthew 9:19-22 (continue reading…)

The story is told of a mountain climber who desperately wanted to conquer the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He initiated his climb after years of preparation. Because he wanted the glory all to himself, he went up alone. (continue reading…)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 (continue reading…)

Even if everything is not right with you now, rest assured that everything is going to be alright! Let us take time to praise the Lord for His blessings and mercies that are new every day! (continue reading…)

I wonder what the world would be like if Christ followers everywhere really started trusting in the Lord above all else on this earth. It is easy to feel a sense of security in worldly things such as a good job, healthy bank accounts and insurance policies. I know the world around me is constantly reminding me of the importance of these things and it is difficult not to feel a sense of urgency to obtain them. (continue reading…)

Romans 8:18 is a familiar verse that is comforting when we face troubles. “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” But few of us face the serious kind of trouble James Bain has suffered. (continue reading…)