When God puts a burden in the hearts of a few, He delights to team with others to whom He has given that same calling. – K-Life website
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. (Proverbs 23:24)
How can I help teens build positive, godly relationships that can withstand the negative peer pressure so prevalent in today’s youth culture?
One of the many benefits of participating in the Lifeforming Leadership Coaching courses is getting connected to a network of leaders who …

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. – Albert Einstein
Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! (Proverbs 23:4)
What can I do this week to gain a fresh perspective?
Before I die, where would I like to go on vacation?
Julia and I got back late yesterday evening from our 8 day vacation at Lake Tahoe. The scenery was spectacular. The condo where we stayed was one of the nicest we have ever rented. The people were so friendly. Our time spent together was priceless. We got …

Success happens where opportunity meets preparedness!
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
In what areas of your …

Any Christian who is not rooted in the Word of God has no roots. – Dr. Jerry Falwell
He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6b)
What were keys to Dr. Jerry’s Falwell’s success and incredible legacy?
Today is Day #7 (“Resounding THE CALL OF GOD”) of the 10 days of prayer leading up to the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday. CLICK HERE [www.prayculpeper.org/content.cfm?id=2067] to listen to today’s audio prayer. On May 27, millions of Christians in almost every …

“Any Christian who is not rooted in the Word of God has no roots.” – Dr. Jerry Falwell
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! (Psalm 119:2)
Who is Jesus to you?
How well do you know Him?
What’s keeping your from being a spiritual giant?
Today is Day #3 (“Being filled with THE HOLY SPIRIT”) of the 10 days of prayer leading up to the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday. Be sure to visit www.prayculpeper.org/content.cfm?id=2066 to learn more about the GDOP assembly planned for 3 …

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 …

Working together works. – Dr. Rob Gilbert
Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (Philippians 2:1-2)
Will you bless someone today by sharing this testimony?
Yesterday I shared the story of how God used these daily devotionals to keep me in touch with Ray Boetcher and that Ray sent me an email reply the same day I sent my …

Uncommon obedience to God results in uncommon blessings by God!
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2)
Is the Holy Spirit asking you to do something that is contrary to the wisdom of the world?
As I already mentioned yesterday, we held the very first “Healthy Virginia” meeting in Culpeper on Monday December 4. Our vision is to make Virginia the healthiest state in the nation by December 2007. Holding this meeting required uncommon obedience on the …

What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you!
“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38)
Do you choose to see possibilities?
Do you really believe they are there?
Yesterday, Joseph Umidi and Dan Tingley came to Culpeper Virginia from Virginia Beach to bless our city. We had a total of 15 people for this very first “Healthy …

“Knowing what to do must be translated into doing what you know.”
Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17)
In what areas of your life has God been teaching and testing you recently?
As I mentioned in my devotional two days ago, I participated in the outstanding seminar titled “Walk Thru the Old Testament” on April 30, 2006. After about two hours of teaching, Richard Whittington (our instructor) asked us to write down our thoughts concerning two questions in our …