Devotions

Here are some suggestions on how to pray for the Church in the aftermath of the elections. Read more here.

“Many theologians believe that God’s desires, and the work He wants to do through us, are entirely dependent upon our prayers. Understanding this, this is the crux of Jesus’ request that we pray for laborers. If our prayers are not needed, then our heavenly Father could easily send tens of thousands of laborers at any...

The following opinion column first appeared in the Nov. 6 edition of the Des Moines Register.   Many Christians are understandably grateful today that Donald Trump, and not Kamala Harris, will serve as our next president. But make no mistake: America is every bit in need of revival under President Trump as it would have...

Acts 6:4 reminds us that despite the many responsibilities of being called to pastor, prayer must be the number one priority concerning the churches we lead. Read more here.

Jesus is King. He is the hope of all nations. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Let’s keep that as our central focus. Read more here.

Written by Kim Butts, One Cry Prayer Director This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven James 6:9-10 Andy Stanley wrote an article published in Time Magazine before the 2020 election. Here are some excerpts...

The word of God urges us to pray for our government leaders, and we can correctly apply that to praying for the upcoming elections. But Paul gives this reason or aim: “…that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the...

The Lord’s people need to hear from their shepherds. They need to hear not what they want to hear, but biblical truth that helps them see government the way God sees it. Pastors, we need you! Pray for pastors to remind God’s people what is true.

Prayer is coming into perfect fellowship and oneness with God. Read more here.

Distracted Devotions is a real struggle. The enemy and his minions know that your daily time to consciously abide in Christ, delight in His Word, seek His face in prayer, and meditate on His truth is the secret to your victory.

Come to Me… —Matthew 11:28 God intends for us to live a well-rounded life in Christ Jesus, but there are times when that life is attacked from the outside. Then we tend to fall back into self-examination, a habit that we thought was gone. Self-awareness is the first thing that will upset the completeness of...

Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths [or in Sheol, or in hell], you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the...

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that...

“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13 NIV Believers around the world are gathering July 14, at 7:14 am to read the word of God aloud from Genesis to Revelation at a local governmental seat in their state and in over 40 nations!...

The reason the church is not shaking the world today is because, for many people, their love for God has grown faint. Many fear man and not God. Instead of hating sin, they nurse it. They have neglected to take hold of every spiritual blessing in Christ for their strength, encouragement, and holiness. Only when...