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A Time for Fasting and Prayer

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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R E B E L L I O N

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

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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Encouragement

“But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have … Continue reading

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I Will Bless Those Who Bless Israel

Hear the Word of the Lord: “In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put … Continue reading

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America at the Crossroads

What will the future bring? Is the answer “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” This was the title of a hit song back in the 50′s which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song suggests … Continue reading

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Ezra’s Prayer – Followup

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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The Price of Freedom

“They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, … Continue reading

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Sacred Places

Apostle, prophet, and intercessors are called to a place by God to pray and believe. Yet, it is not about the servants of God. What makes a place sacred is the presence of God. We need God. All we can … Continue reading

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A Prayer for Revival

Daniel’s Prayer for His People: In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of Median descent, who was made king over the kingdom of the Chaldeans—in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed in the books … Continue reading

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