This article, printed in November 1991, is still crucially important today. On Tuesday, November 5, vitally important elections will be held across the U.S.—at local, state and various national levels. This month Intercessors for America also completes its 18th year of encouraging effective prayer and fasting for the Church, our nation and their leaders. It … Continued
Christians are migrating en masse to look for real, spiritual community and discipleship. But, where are they going? Over the last several articles, we’ve discussed how many Christians are leaving what we consider to be “traditional church” in order to look for the move of God as described in Acts chapter 2. What does that move of … Continued
In the midst of seemingly endless corruption, it is important to remember that the evil of this world is no match for our Lord. From Give Him 15. The first thing I want to say today is that when writing and recording yesterday’s post, the indictment of Trump, in connection with January 6, had not … Continued
It was early one morning when my phone rang. I answered the call wondering why my sister was calling so early. Breathlessly she asked, “Did you hear about the boy?” “What boy? I haven’t heard anything.” I responded. This content is supported by your donations. Give today. She continued to tell me a young … Continued
The tool of fasting and prayer is one of the greatest tools we could ever use on our journey of drawing close to Jesus. However, have you been fasting with dread and burden — or with joy and expectation for reward? The Scriptures contain many promises about how God will reward and bless you when … Continued
This item was originally published March 1, 1977. We thought it would be helpful to a new generation of intercessors. Forty-five percent of those who answered a recent IFA survey fast regularly. This remarkable interest in fasting demonstrates the serious attitude Christians are taking towards intercessory prayer. The typical fast is either two or three … Continued
Do our prayers matter? What does ‘rule over the earth’ and ‘take dominion’ mean anyway? This morning’s events forced me to meditate on the providence of God. Big word, I know. It was 6 am on the Merritt Parkway here in Connecticut. Abruptly, I strangled the steering wheel as a silver Mercedes zigged off my … Continued
This is a great analysis of what is happening in American churches and why. From Give Him 15. A few years ago, the Barna Research Group conducted a poll entitled, “What Would People Like to Hear About in Church Sermons?” The poll showed the broad interest Christians have in topics regarding governance and related social … Continued
In the American religious tradition, church has been done a certain way for hundreds of years. Even if you change the “paint job” on the church body—for example, moving from high church with Scriptural chants to a modern, charismatic church where people run the aisles in praise—church has still been structured in largely the same … Continued
Do you want to be as close to God as possible? Do you also desire to win every spiritual battle you fight? If so, the No. 1 most important spiritual warfare strategy in which you will want to specialize is simply this: Keep clean hands and a pure heart before the Lord. In Psalm 24, … Continued
Persecution will come. Jesus said it would. There is nothing we can do to stop it. However, it is our response to it that should set us apart as followers of Christ. I was reading a post from a well-known minister last week. It was a good word. I enjoyed it and I agreed with … Continued
The following is an excerpt from our daily devotional “Fellowship with the Father,” written by IFA contributing writer Remco Brommet. Once we’ve come, become still and ceased our busy minds and bodies, when we’ve listened and received the impartation of His truth, we reach the destination of our communion with Him: delight! This content is … Continued
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