PRAYING FOR A BREAKTHROUGH

By Jon Bloom, staff writer for desiringGod.org A breakthrough is a military concept. When one army is able to weaken its enemy’s forces to the point of collapse, a breakthrough occurs, allowing that army to invade and take its enemy’s territory. But, in war, a breakthrough only really matters if it occurs at a strategic location. … Continued

THE SOCIAL COSTS OF FATHERLESSNESS

Pray for a better understanding of the absolute importance and necessity of fathers in family life. “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Ps 103:13 ESV) The causal relationship is profound between fatherlessness, single-parent families and the resultant murders, shootings, violence, poverty, lack of … Continued

START THE YEAR WITH FASTING: DAY 2, TRUE REPENTANCE

Ask the Lord for a truly repentant heart. “Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins…“Is this not the fast that I have chosen …” (Isaiah 58:2,5,6) Being sorry and being repentant are two completely different things. All of us have witnessed a child who is sorry for the way things … Continued

SOUTH KOREA OFFERS JAN. 9 TALKS WITH NORTH KOREA ON OLYMPICS

Ask the Lord to give wisdom to all parties involved in deliberations for a peaceful resolution to this very volatile ongoing situation. “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Heb 12:14 “South Korea proposed holding talks on Jan. 9 with North … Continued

5 PROPHETIC WORDS FOR 2018

By Dr. James W. Goll of Encounters Network.  As we approach 2018, these are five clear prophetic words that I hear the voice of the Lord declaring. Join me in believing that we are moving from the Great Reformation to the beginning of the Great Transformation in the earth. We have just shifted into the New … Continued

BABY BORN FROM LONGEST-FROZEN EMBRYO

Give thanks to the Lord for the honoring of the life of this precious child. “In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus” (1 Tim 6:13) “Newborn Emma Wren Gibson was conceived more than two decades ago as one of several viable embryos for a couple undergoing in vitro … Continued

FASTING AND THE HEART OF GOD

Ask the Lord how to add fasting to your prayer life this January. “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen…? (Is 58.6) Over the next 21 days, our email alerts will include devotional articles on fasting, based on Isaiah 58. As experienced Bible readers know, no other portion of Scripture focuses more … Continued

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