One Step Away From a Changed Life
A good friend of mine, Pastor Jerry Dirmann, recently said, "If you change your prayer life, you'll change your life." Prayer is a fundamental, but often under-utilized, difference maker in a believer's life. Not only is Prayer a privilege, it is our responsibility. Prayer invites and permits God's will to be done here "on earth as it is in heaven." Peter admonished believers with these words: “The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” 1 Peter 4:7 ESV Here are some… Read More
Daybreak Awaits
Perhaps this has been a year of struggle. If so, daybreak awaits. The biblical account of Jacob wrestling with the Angel of God is intriguing. Jacob’s father (Isaac) and grandfather (Abraham) had both encountered God on an epic, yet very personal level. Jacob, on the other hand, knew about God, but had not yet encountered Him. (Many people today find themselves in a similar place.) Being a “take-matters-into-your-own-hands” kind of person, Jacob had learned and mastered the art of manipulation. He knew what he wanted and did whatever it took to get… Read More
Why You Should Praise The Lord Anyhow
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! (Psalm 100:1-2 ESV) Must you be happy to make a joyful noise? Is it possible to be glad even when you don’t feel glad? Can you sing when you don’t have a song? One of the most powerful and liberating truths I’ve learned is that worship is a choice. Although often accompanied by a variety of appropriate emotions, worship is not rooted in my feelings, but in my will. I choose… Read More
How to Change Your City
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. (Acts 17:16 NKJV) I’m convinced that every community has its own spiritual identity. There can be identified specific strongholds, as well as evidence of God’s work, in any city. Athens was just a temporary stop for Paul; yet he took the time to walk the city, praying and listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit to reveal to him the strongholds that needed to be broken,… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 