Category Archives: repentance

A Time for Fasting and Prayer

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Ash Wednesday is traditionally a day of fasting and repentance. In many liturgical churches ashes are placed on the foreheads of each participant. Ashes were a sign of penitence in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Judaism. Recall this example … Continue reading →

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A Wake-up Call

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged … Continue reading →

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A Season of New Hope

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of … Continue reading →

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R E B E L L I O N

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.  (Proverbs 28:2) If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.   (Mark 3:24) This past national election was … Continue reading →

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Starting a Local Spiritual Revival

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Many religious leaders have stated that this nation needs a spiritual revival. Some revival “experts” have suggested the guidelines that must be followed in order to cause God to start a revival, based on their historical and/or theological analysis. Shame … Continue reading →

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Ezra’s Prayer – Followup

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

The Greek word transliterated “metanoia” means “a change of mind.” It suggests going in a different direction than before. This gets at the true meaning of the word “repentance.” Repentance means more than feeling for one’s actions. Rather, it is … Continue reading →

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Ezra’s Prayer – A Pattern for Intercession

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Ezra was a spiritual leader and intercessory prayer warrior during a critical time in the history of the Jewish people. A remnant of the people had returned home from Babylon. Ezra went to Jerusalem to encourage the rebuilding of the … Continue reading →

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Cracks in the Foundation

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

The National Cathedral, representing the religious faith of the English settlers of Jamestown who made a covenant with God at Cape Henry. The Washington Monument, representing the core beliefs and values of the founding fathers of this nation. The Treasurer … Continue reading →

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America’s Foundation

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

This is a time of spiritual reflection for our nation. We have come a long way since the time of our founding fathers. We have made much progress as a nation in many ways. But have we lost our way? … Continue reading →

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Revival in Haiti

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

America, we need to follow this example before it is too late. Those who insist on being “politically correct” will never understand or heed the warnings of God. We certainly cannot count on our political leadership to do so, regardless … Continue reading →

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