“I’m a work in progress, and so are you. But don’t let inexperience keep you from exercising your gifts. Don’t let doubt keep you from exercising your faith. And don’t let the fear of people keep you from speaking into their lives, as God leads.”- Mark Batterson Today in Chapter 9 of Whisper, Mark Batterson […]
“There are so many unknowns. . . . Risk is the only way forward.”- John Piper, Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It (Crossway, 2013) In Chapter 8 (“When Waiting Is Risky”) of Still Waiting, Ann Swindell notes the consequences of her failure to risk. First, Ann’s fear coerced he […]
“Jesus knows the suffering that each of us carries, and he knows the genuine pain and sorrow in every heart.”- Ann Swindell “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.”- Psalm 56:8 (NLT) In Chapter 7 (“When Waiting Feels Like Suffering”) of Still Waiting, Ann Swindell references […]
“Don’t let your circumstances change your faith; let your faith change your circumstances. Remember, visions make leaders passionate, but thorns keep them authentic.”- Os Hillman Today Os Hillman concludes Chapter 11 of The Joseph Calling. First, he stresses that, at some point, everyone comes to a place where they know and experience what they believe. […]
Your Powerful Prayers (Bethany House, 2016) Susie Larson – radio talk show host, national speaker, and author- wrote Your Powerful Prayers: Reaching the Heart of God with a Bold and Humble Faith in 2016. At the outset, Ms. Larson stresses that Jesus wants you to be comfortable with, yet undone by, His great love. For […]
“When you feel surrounded by accusers with rocks in hand, you can be certain that God is not one of tem. Our good, compassionate God lavishes mercy instead of anger on all who ask.”- Bo Stern, The God Who Fights for You “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”- Romans 12:12 Susie […]
“The ground for answered prayer is God’s forgiving love. When God’s love and forgiveness have taken possession of our hearts, we will pray in faith and we will live in love.”- Andrew Murray, Believing Prayer Susie Larson concludes Chapter 9 of Your Powerful Prayers as she states we must humble ourselves before the Lord as […]
“It’s time to reframe our disappointments in light of God’s promises. It’s time to face our battles with courage in light of God’s power.”- Susie Larson In Chapter 8 (“Dare to Pray From Victory”) of Your Powerful Prayers, Susie Larson asserts that our gaze often pulls to the object of our fears. As we listen […]
“We have to be people who develop a lifestyle of listening to God so we know what our next steps should be.”- Susie Larson, citing author and pastor Adonis Lenzy In Chapter 7 (“Dare to Pray God’s Promises”) of Your Powerful Prayers, Susie Larson relates a conversation she had with Adonis Lenzy. The interview covered […]
“The place of power, the sweet spot in our faith walk, is that place where joy and faith collide.”- Susie Larson Susie Larson concludes her Introduction to Your Powerful Prayers as she reminds us that our lifelines consist of the Word of God and our prayer life. Thus, praying without reading the Word compares to […]
“If Jesus were your direct supervisor, would you have done your work any differently than you did? How would you have done repairs, answered phones, typed documents, or taught classes if Jesus were checking your work?”- John Ortberg As John Ortberg concludes Chapter 20 of The Me I Want to Be, he emphasizes your work […]
“A vow of praise can happen right in the midst of uncertainty. This is an announcement of faith. It’s an ‘I’m not giving up on God just yet’ plan. . . . We need a vow of praise to help us hold out for better days.”- Esther Fleece “I remain confident in this; I will […]