Intercession is more than prayer. Prayer is a form and expression of intercession, but it alone is not intercession. Intercession is not petition. Intercession is position. It’s not something we do–it is something we are. It’s not an exercise we engage in
Joining God in transforming lives. Let’s look together what Luke 8 says about practices that transform lives.
Find the sheep outside the sheep pen (v. 16).
Those who follow the Good Shepherd in leaving the 99 and finding the lost one will have an abundant and meaningful life (Luke 15:3-7; John 10:10b). I often took John 10:10 out of context looking at personal
In order to equip spiritually healthy people to disciple the needy, grow nations with inter-generational mentoring by encouraging families to mourn over sin that motivates prayer, transform young people into spiritual jewels who attract others through family and friend accountability for character development, and develop model cities so other nations seek God as king over every…
“The deeper we are willing to enter into the death of self, the more shall we know of the mighty power of God, and the perfect blessedness of a perfect trust” (Andrew Murray). Believe God’s grace and preach Christ’s resurrection being accountable to mature believers as you confront the false law gospel, let the law…
Maintaining the status quo and not believing God to defeat “giants” in the land lead to dying in the wilderness without experiencing His mission in the world. God chooses a particular mission for every believer in the world. He desires every person walk in that mission. Fathers and leaders have responsibility to equip their physical and…
No task or enterprise will succeed unless you have accountability. People rebel and lose focus unless they are made accountable for their actions. I know from experience having a coach or partner helps you stay focused on your goals. God’s “disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness” (Heb. 12:10). When…
When danger chases after you, do you get angry, give up or fight it? When things don’t go your way, do you run hoping the grass is greener on the other side? In 1 Sam. 23, we learn from David’s experiences with Saul about specific strategies in protecting yourself from danger. Instead of defeat, become…
Accountability partners not only help you walk in truth and wisdom instead of deception and fear (1 Sam. 18), but help you be successful in fulfilling your mission so the enemy doesn’t take you out. Remember that “your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Pet. 5:8). The…
We are meant to live life together but most men don’t have transparent relationships with at least one other man. Pride and fear prevent us from going deep with one another. David and Jonathan are positive examples of two men who were accountable to each other and had fun together. This is a major reason…
Researcher George Barna writes that for years we have been exposing Christians to scattered, random bits of biblical knowledge in our church services and Christian education classes. They hear a principle here and read a truth there, then nod their heads in approval and feel momentarily satisfied after receiving this new insight into their faith….