Posted in intercession on Dec 5th, 2014
As a kid on the playground, I couldn’t stand it when a bully was picking on another kid.
Sometimes, I even got into trouble because I invited the bully to leave the kid alone and pick on me instead.
It didn’t turn out well for either of us at such moments.
Even as an adult in ministry, I’ve […]
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Posted in intercession on Nov 21st, 2014
We’re all wired to be heroes.
Not like with the movies and the recurring rescues from beasts or thugs or natural disasters, but with real-life crisis threats.
I’m talking about the threat of emotional collapse when someone we know feels that nobody cares about him or her.
I’m talking about the threat […]
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Posted in intercession on Nov 6th, 2014
Imagine having a friend who NEVER lets you down.
Imagine having a friend who not only never lets you down, but goes beyond that in looking for ways to make your life more fulfilling.
I want a friend like that and so do you.
All we have to do is just ask and we will.
I’m talking about the […]
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Posted in intercession on Mar 12th, 2013
Wow.
An incredible picture of God’s power and grace was painted for me in the book of Numbers today.
Even more impressive was the picture of bold, loving, conviction-based leadership shown by Moses and his high priest brother Aaron.
I’m not going to explain the whole story but instead ask you to read Numbers 16:41-50.
The key verse is […]
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Posted in intercession on Sep 8th, 2011
Since my elementary school playground days, I’ve had a problem with people who picked on others.
On more than one occasion, I’ve found trouble because I confronted a bully’s abusive behavior toward somebody weaker.
Perhaps you also feel your blood beginning to boil when you see an abuser.
This emotional response is a faint reflection of the intercessory […]
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