“You have the opportunity to enter into God stories or walk right by them.” – Chuck Ripka
‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ (Jeremiah 33:3)
How can you take God out of the box?
When I went to Argentina for the first time in October 2005 for the 15th International Institute on Nation Transformation sponsored by Harvest Evangelism, I met Chuck Ripka. He wrote four chapters in Rick Heeren’s book “The Elk River Story.” Chuck played a lead …

To be an effective person of prayer, you must have relationship with the One to whom you pray.
Matt 7:21-23 (NIV) “Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles ?’ Then I will tell them plainly, `I never knew you. Away from me, …

God has a unique vantage and the ability to see the overall picture that we can never fully see ourselves unless he gives us his perspective.
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;” (John 16:13)
What are the obstacles to an effective prayer life?
1) LACK OF A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS – In John 3:3, Jesus told Nicodemus “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Only children of God can truthfully call …

“Much prayer, much power. Little prayer, little power. No prayer, no power.” – Stormie Omartian
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matthew 6:6)
How much God power do you have in your life?
On Sunday August 12, God blessed me with the opportunity to share a message at Soul Purpose Church titled “Pray!” I chose not to give a handout nor have …

Sin is like a roller coaster ride. Once you get on, there’s no getting off until the ride is over.
Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. (1 Corinthians 6:18)
What does God consider sexually immoral?
In chapter 24 of The Power of a Praying Parent titled “Rejecting Sexual Immorality,” Stormie Omartian says, “Next to catastrophic injury, death, and eternal hell, sexual immorality is the most dreaded possibility for our children’s lives. That’s because the results …

“He’s the most sold-out man of God I have ever known.” – Patti May
“O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who desire to fear Your name; and let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (Nehemiah 1:11)
How can you know the heart of the Father?
In response to my July 27 devotional titled “4,000,000 Bibles for Africa,” Patti May sent an email at 6:20 AM …

To walk in the Spirit means to obey the initial promptings of the Holy Spirit!
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, …

Of all the leaders I have met in the past two years, Rick Heeren has impacted me the most.
 
You are invited to participate in Rick Heeren’s webinar (seminar on the web) TODAY to hear him share about city miracles and what’s necessary to see your city reached for Jesus.
 
Webinar Title: City Miracles – City Reaching Through Marketplace Transformation
When: Thursday, August 9, 2007
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
 
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Rick has an anointing to transform businesses and communities. His teaching combines extensive knowledge of the Word …

Trusting in God is where the victory lies! – Nick Vujicic
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
How can you live a life of victory?
The most inspiring message I have ever heard in my life is Nick Vujicic’s testimony called “Victory in God’s Grace and Perfection” shared on the Hour of Power recently.
After preparing yesterday’s devotional about Nick, I found a link with Nick’s entire message shared …

From “life without limbs … to life without limits” – Nick Vujicic
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)
Where is your joy on a scale of 1-10?
On Saturday August 4, I saw and heard Nick Vujicic for the first time. On TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network), Robert Schuller introduced Nick during a morning worship service at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove CA. Nick, just 24 years old, then shared his powerful testimony and preached the most inspiring sermon I have ever heard.
I highly recommend you visit …