Dear friends, In our text today, Colossians 1:10-12, Paul outlines four qualities that demonstrate a life that pleases the Lord. Colossians 1:10b-12 NIVso that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all…
Dear fellow intercessors, Today we continue our study of Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9-14. Last time we saw Paul praying for people he had never met personally. He is determined to keep praying for them that they will grow in their knowledge of God. Now, in Colossians 1:10, he shares his precise goal for them!…
Dear Friends, This month we are memorizing Paul’s prayer for the church at Colossae, which is found in Colossians 1:9-14. Paul never met these disciples, but his prayer is very specific and glorious! This is an excellent example of intercessory prayer. His prayer opens with a very dynamic spiritual request. Colossians 1:9 NIVFor this reason,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are on an exciting journey together! We are learning to partner with God and each other. Prayer is vital to this union in Christ! Philippians 1:10-11 NIVso that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with…
Dear friends, Today, we begin a look into the prayer Paul is praying for the church in Philippi. This prayer was written many years ago, but God can use it to transform our prayers for others today in 2025. Here is the Apostle Paul’s prayer: Philippians 1:9-11 NIVAnd this is my prayer: that your love…
Dear Friends, I want to explore Philippians 1:7-8 with you today. Philippians 1:7-8 NIVIt is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me….
Dear Friends, For August 2025 we are memorizing Paul’s prayer from Philippians chapter one! This prayer will be the backdrop to our sermons this month. Let’s take a look into the introduction of this letter as Paul shares his prayers for this church. Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4…
Dear Friends, As we conclude our look into Psalm 46, I want to quote the words of Marting Luther. This song was written from his meditation on Psalm 46. We are blessed to live under the watchful care of our God! He is our Mighty Fortress! Be encouraged, Pastor Rick
Dear Friends, Psalm 46 concludes with a call to be still and know! Let’s ponder these twin commands. Psalm 46:8-10 NIVCome and see what the LORD has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;…
Dear Friends, As we are memorizing Psalm 46, I pray we are reflecting on the God who is revealed in this song! He is the great protector of His people and His city, Jerusalem. These praises seem to fit with the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem as it is recorded in 2 Kings 18-20. In the…