The opposite of faith is not unbelief; it is memory! – Ed Silvoso
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” (Matthew 17:19-21)
How would you describe …

God is God and we are not!
But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. (1 Corinthians 9:27)
What do you dream of doing that your body won’t let you do right now?
Virginia’s destiny is to become the healthiest state in the nation by the end of 2007. I am so thankful that Matt Gregory, my pastor, has started 2007 off with a long sermon series about the essentials of highly healthy people. Today’s devotional is a summary …

Pray Culpeper is much more than a group of people coming together to pray. It’s a move by God. And it’s a command by God for the people of Culpeper to pray.
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; (1 Timothy 2:8)
What is keeping you from participating regularly with a local prayer group in your community to pray for marketplace leaders where you live?
For the past year and a half, our Pray Culpeper team has been meeting weekly to pray for our …

God’s much more interested in who you become than what you can do for him.
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
Are you caught up in the rat race?
[A much better (more powerful) open question is “What can you do to get out of the rat race?”
There’s a constant tug on us as human beings to try to accomplish as much as we can. It’s so easy to get busy and justify why we’re caught up …

Opportunity may knock only once!
But the LORD said to Gideon, “The people are still too many; bring them down to the water, and I will test them for you there.” (Judges 7:4)
Will you pass the Gideon water test?
If you live in Culpeper or anywhere near Culpeper, we invite you to participate in the “Real Talk Training Seminar” on January 27, 2007 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Niko’s (Best Western Hotel) in Culpeper. Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 AM. The cost is $50/person. Learn to use professional coaching techniques …

God’s timing is always perfect – He’s never early and He’s never late.
On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life. (Joshua 4:14)
Do you see the hand of God at work in your life every day?
On Sunday January 21, 2007, the very last day of my 21 day fast, the Culpeper News had a full page feature article about Pray Culpeper titled “Reaching Out.” That article filled almost the entire front …

The Spirit of God never contradicts the Word of God!
Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. (Deuteronomy 6:4)
Do you know the Word of God well enough to test your choices and direct your conversations?
On Thursday evening January 4, 2007 I officially enrolled in Life Christian University and began my first class titled “The Life and Teachings of Christ” at the extension campus in Culpeper Virginia. Pastor Sue Gregg, an outstanding teacher and spirit-filled lady, is my primary teacher. She has had a profound impact on me …

When you follow The Maker’s Diet, you’ll be adhering to God’s original eating plan!
“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” (John 6:51)
Next time you’re hungry, ask yourself: “Why am I hungry? What am I hungry for?”
As mentioned in previous devotionals, we held our first Healthy Virginia meeting in Culpeper on December 4, 2006. Matt Gregory, my pastor, …

“If I’d had someone stand with me — a friend, my family, anyone — I would have carried my baby to term. But I didn’t.”
A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17)
How can you help spread the word about Birthmother Ministries?
This past Sunday (January 14), I first learned about Birthmother Ministries after hearing a touching testimony of how several women in one of our church LIFE groups recently reached out to prevent an abortion by sharing the love of God with a fearful young lady.
In the Fall of 2006, Soul …

 No woman wants an abortion.  Either she wants a child or she wishes to avoid pregnancy.  – Author Unknown
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Is there some way you can help your local pregnancy center (if there is one)?
“Amazing Grace” is one of my favorite songs because I realize God’s grace, and only God’s grace, is what “saved a wretch like me.” Even though I had gone to church my entire life, …