Articles Tagged 'Help' (Page 3)

For the Unseen Heroes

by Tom Norvell · Luke 4:18-19 · Perseverance

Tom Norvel sees the folks who face uphill challenges and yet keep on keeping on and is amazed and thanks them and affirms them and wants to be more like them.

How do they do it? I see them, am amazed by them, and want to be more like them.

Teach Us to Pray #2: Prayer School

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:5-9 · Lord's Prayer

Phil Ware, with the help of Chad Higgins, continues his series on Lord Teach Us to Pray focusing on learning from Jesus.

Growing in prayer, feeling a connection with the Father, and being formed to be a useful vessel for Jesus to use to bless others is a journey.

Cruciformed #4: Only by Prayer

by Phil Ware · Mark 9 · Prayer

Phil Ware continues his series of posts from the discipleship section of Mark chapters 8-10, this time focusing on the boy the disciples of Jesus could not heal.

Unlike the father of the boy with the tormenting spirit, we don’t confess our unbelief and then ask for help in believing more is possible.

Jesus Isn't Finished with Us Yet!

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Providence · Holy Spirit · Power

Phil Ware begins an eight-part series on eight truths that turned the world upside down, a look at the early verses of the book of Acts.

Behind every act of power in Acts, we see Jesus at work, guiding his followers and providing his strength for them to do what he asked of them.

Little Miracles

by Dennis Downing · Psalm 77

Dennis Downing writes about Church on the Streets and a special morning worship service when the minister receives the ministry of the people he came to serve.

How a bunch of poor, but precious homeless people minister to their minister in Brazil.

At the End of My Rope

by Phil Ware · Mark 5:21-43 · Fruit of the Spirit · Frustration

Phil Ware reminds us that we can all reach the end of our rope and not know what to do and this is when Jesus can step in and change everything.

We are here to remind each other that we are not forgotten in our struggles of life, fear, and death. We are here to be the heart, hands, and voice of Jesus to the broken.

Keep the Power Supply Open

by Max Lucado · Ephesians 3:14-15 · Holy Spirit

Max Lucado reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a daily resident in our hearts if we will open our hearts to him.

Occasional guest? No sir! The Holy Spirit is a year-round resident in the hearts of his children.

The Perfect Storm

by Max Lucado · Mark 4:35-39

Max Lucado reminds us about finding ourselves about being in a perfect storm and receiving God's perfect peace.

You don’t need to be a fisherman to experience a perfect storm.

I'm Not Called to That?

by · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Motherhood

Jordan Harrell reminds us that there are some things we are all called to do because that is what Jesus wants from us.

Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things.

Surely!

by Phil Ware · Mark 15:37-47 · Jesus

Phil Ware looks at the Centurions in the New Testament and reminds us that they often believed in Jesus.

A hardened elite soldier in Rome's army comes face-to-face with the Son of God.

Creation Speaks

by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Psalm 148 · Creation

Jackie Halstead reminds us to listen for God's voice in creation.

If we are willing, and if we allow ourselves the space to listen, God’s voice surrounds us.

Let God Love You!

by Max Lucado · Romans 5:5 · Love

Max Lucado reminds us to accept and receive the love God longs to give us.

Do more than try to hang onto love. Let's God's love Hang on to you!

When You Can't Hide Your Mistakes

by Max Lucado · Matthew 14 · Repentance

Max Lucado reminds of what is necessary when we have failed publicly and why it is necessary.

He was nitroglycerin; if you bumped him the wrong way, he blew up.

Life Happens!

by Brian McCutchen · Psalm 73 · Assurance

Brian McCutchen uses the journey of Asaph in Psalm 73 to remind us that life happens to everyone, but God is with those who love him.

No one is exempt from life’s challenges.

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

God Has a Plan

by Max Lucado · Romans 8:28 · Purpose · Light · Darkness

Max Lucado reminds us that despite the work we have to do in the darkness, God is doing something special in us and with us.

Be assured, God has a pattern and plan for you!

Be a Blessing

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake

Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!

When we open our hearts and lives to him, God fills them with wondrous, eternal treasures.

Refresh

by Patrick D. Odum · Philemon 1:1 · Fellowship

Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.

If the gospel we believe doesn't cause us to liberate people from the chains of our prejudices and selfishness, then perhaps we don’t understand it.

When Right Words Are Very Wrong

by Phil Ware · Mark 8:45

Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.

Right answers can never substitute for right living.

Hope, Healing, and Help

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Disaster · Relief

Phil Ware continues his posts on how to help with the disasters currently plaguing the United States.

With so many struggling, each of us has an opportunity to step up and make a difference in the lives of those in deep need!

Here's Where to Help!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion · Hurricane Harvey

Phil Ware shares a way to donate to help people in need from Hurricane Harvey.

You can help by donating to folks on the ground who have pledged to handle your gifts honorably.

Pray and Help!

by Phil Ware · James 2:14-17 · Compassion · Help · Hurrican

Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.

Practical information on how to help after Harvey and the devastation left behind.

More than Meets the Eye

by Phil Ware · Mark 6:30-44 · Weakness

Phil Ware looks into Jesus feeding the five thousand and reminds us that he longs to do amazing things through us, too!

Exhausted, bone-weary, and insufficient to meet the task at hand? Ah, you may just be in the place where Jesus can use you most powerfully!

Simple Oil Changes

by Max Lucado · Romans 8:14-16

Max Lucado reminds us that God wants to help us through our hardest challenges.

Why is it so hard to let our Father help us?

I Doubt It: You Still Have a Lot to Offer

by Phil Ware · John 21 · Rest · Restore

Phil Ware continues his 'I Doubt It' series and reminds us that Jesus not only forgives and cleanses, but he restores and calls us back to ministry.