How do we pray for the November elections? September 5, 2008

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  As you make your requests, plead for God’s mercy upon them, and give thanks. Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Paul’s instructions to [...]

Finding peace June 14, 2008

What does it take to have peace in your soul?  If we look at scripture, we find the following written by Paul:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and [...]

Prayer or gossip? April 12, 2008

One of the major concerns I have as a Leader of a Prayer Ministry is that prayer meetings can foster gossip sessions.  Oh, it isn’t done deliberately but we humans have a strong streak of nosiness!  I believe it is a tool used by satan to destroy Prayer Ministries and can cause people to turn away [...]

The reality of prayer September 29, 2007

I am a huge fan of Beth Moore and so I read her blog on a regular basis.  She has a way to taking God’s word and applying to real life.  In a recent blog called A God For Real Life she wrote the following:
As I was dragging a large trash can down the driveway and [...]

Where do you go? August 24, 2007

It is usually a time of crisis that clearly shows our beliefs.  What is your first reaction when the crisis occurs?  Panic?  Denial?  Call a friend?  Pray?  Ask for prayer?
That last item is where a Prayer Ministry comes in.  We are intercessory prayers which means we show our love for others by praying for them to [...]

What a blessing July 29, 2007

Among the many blessings at my church, Temple Terrace United Methodist, is our church library.  D.J. Price has been breathing new life into the library by undating the selection of books, bringing them into our coffee connection area on Sunday morning and now, just like Borders or Barnes & Noble, offering CD’s, water & sodas.  So, [...]

The Power of Prayer July 16, 2007

It is so awesome to see the power of prayer.  I wish everyone could be part of the Prayer Ministry I am blessed to be leading.  Of course, it isn’t me who is the leader but God.  Here is an example:
At our monthly Prayer Gathering, I handed out assignments to everyone present.  Each person got a piece [...]

Talk about answered prayer! July 8, 2007

I went to see ‘Evan Almighty’ this afternoon which I thought was quite good.  Evan, who obviously has not spent much time praying, asks God to help him change the world.  Next thing he knows, wood is delivered to his house and God orders him to start building an Ark!  In the end, he does indeed [...]

What does the Prayer Ministry do? June 25, 2007

 When I first heard the question, what is the purpose of the Prayer Ministry, the response seemed a no brainer – the Prayer Ministry prays!  Duh.  But, on second thought, I suspect there is a variety of ideas concerning how we should be praying, who should be doing the praying, where we should pray and who [...]

The challenge June 10, 2007

Listen to this quote by George Barna
It is not enough for the pastor to pray fervently, nor is it sufficient for a leadership team to pray ardently on behalf of the congregation.  Until the church owns prayer as a world-class weapon in the battle against evil and cherishes prayer as a means of initimate and [...]