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Jesus Broke the Gates of Hell with More Than a Rebuke
Jesus Broke the Gates of Hell with More Than a Rebuke "This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting." -Mark 9:29 Mark ten opens with glory and descends into chaos. Jesus had just been transfigured-radiant, affirmed by the Father's voice. But at the foot of the mountain…
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He Prayed to Lean In, Not to Be Seen
Jesus didn’t pray for show. He prayed to…
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The God of the Gap
The desperate father brought his son to the disciples of Jesus. He pleaded with them to cast out the demon that had tormented his son from childhood. Because the disciples had seen Jesus cast out demons and had done so themselves, I…
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Do This Before Every Decision
If the greatest leader of all time—the only man who lived without sin, who never made a bad decision, who lived in perfect harmony with his Father—if that man needed to discuss decisions with God prior to making them, how much more do…
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Fear and the Coronavirus
Last week the first case of the Coronavirus in Oregon occurred in Lake Oswego, a city where my family lived for twenty years. A city near Wilsonville, where Cindy and a I now live. This news triggered a run on Costco and other stores.…
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The Mystery of Divine Healing
I have no idea over the course of my life how many people I’ve asked God to heal. It has to be a lot though. Through the years I always gratefully accepted invitations to pray for the sick. I prayed with sincerity and I believe my…
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The Private Life of Jesus
I have a reoccurring dream in which I’m running as hard as I can. Sometimes I’m running barefoot across an open field of green grass in the country. Or, on an asphalt street through a crowded neighborhood. Often I’m playing football…
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The day I learned my son had cancer
In each instance when Jesus prayed alone, he faced a different kind of need that would require the wisdom and strength of his Father. I’m convinced that explains why Jesus not only prayed alone, but uttered short prayers throughout the day.
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Yours Is the Power
Devotional "For Yours is the power . . . forever." (Matthew 6:13) Yours Is the Power “For Yours is the power . . . forever.” Matthew 6:13 Power (dunamis) is God’s ability— to act, to create, to command, to sustain…
JesusScripture - Post 206Bill Perkins
Deliver Us From the Evil One
Devotional "Deliver us from the evil one." (Matthew 6:13) Deliver Us From the Evil One “Deliver us from the evil one.” — Mt 6:13 Many use “deliverance” to mean casting out demons. And it can mean that. But here…
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Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Devotional "Lead us not into temptation." (Matthew 6:13) Lead Us Not Into Temptation “Lead us not into temptation.” Matthew 6:13 Jesus teaches us to pray these words because He knows temptation begins long before…
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Forgive Us Our Debts
Commentary "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." (Matthew 6:12) Forgive Us Our Debts “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 Jesus teaches us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as…
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Hallowed Be Your Name
Devotional "Father, hallowed be Your name." (Luke 11:2) Hallowed Be Your Name “Father, hallowed be Your name.” Luke 11:2 You may not know this about Jesus, but when he teaches us to pray this way, He is inviting us…
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On Earth as in Heaven
Devotional "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) On Earth as in Heaven “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 Before Jesus teaches us to pray these words, He lives them.
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Who is the God of Heaven?
Commentary "Pray then like this, 'Our Father in heaven.'" (Matthew 6:9) Who is the God of Heaven? “Pray then like this, ‘Our Father in heaven.’” Matthew 6:9 To understand what Jesus means by “Our Father in heaven,”…
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The Most Recited Words in the Bible
Devotional "When you pray, say: 'Our Father in heaven.'" (Luke 11:2) The Most Recited Words in the Bible “When you pray, say: ‘Our Father in heaven.’” Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9 The opening six words of the Lord’s…
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Pray for the Applause of God
Commentary "When you pray, don't pray to be seen." (Matthew 6:5) Pray for the Applause of God “When you pray, don’t pray to be seen.” — Matthew 6:5 My first public prayer wasn’t to God. It was to a girl. In eighth…
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The Kind of Prayer God Answers
Commentary "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." (John 15:7) The Kind of Prayer God Answers "If you abide in Me,and My words abide in you,ask whatever you wish,and it will…
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The Wolf in the Garden
The Wolf in the Garden "Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me;yet not My will, but Yours be done." - Luke 22:42 You may not know this about jesusbut He felt itwhen He entered the garden- like stepping into a caveand knowing…
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The Press In The Garden
The Press In The Garden "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will." (Matt. 26:39) "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrowto the point of death." - Mark 14:34 Gethsemane-olive press.A…
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Why Jesus Taught Us To Pray To The Father
Why Jesus Taught Us To Pray To The Father "Father? glorify Your Son" (John 17:1) "In that day you will ask the Father in My name?for the Father Himself loves you." John?16:23,?27 The hour had come (John 17:1)The Cross cast its…
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Why Did Jesus Choose Judas Iscariot
- "He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Him; and from them He chose twelve?" (Luke 6:12-13) Why Did Jesus Choose Judas Iscariot "He went out to…
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Why His Disciples Couldn't Find Jesus
Why His Disciples Couldn't Find Jesus "Simon and his companions went to look for Him."-Mark 1:36 "Very early in the morning,while it was still dark,Jesus got up, left the house,and went off to a solitary place,where He prayed."-Mark…
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Why Jesus Didn't Heal Everyone
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." -1 John 5:14 The Gospels say Jesus healed “all who came to Him” (Matthew 8:16)…
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Overcoming Your Greatest Fear
Had you sat beside Jesus in Gethsemane, and known what he would face, you might have questioned his resiliency. If the thought of crucifixion affected him so dramatically, would he cower before the Cross? Those closest to him that…
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Do This For a Friend Today
What do we do now? Now that we’re social distancing? Now that we, or someone we know, is laid-off? And living in fear? Or, sick? What can we do that's sure to help? On a dark rainy day, several years ago, my mood matched the weather. I…
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Don't Pray for More Power. Pray for This.
When Paul prayed for the Ephesians he didn’t ask God to give them more power. Instead, he prayed they would comprehend the power available to them. Specifically, he asked God to enable them to understand that they have access to the…
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A weird experiment with a lesson
I've never cracked an egg with a chicken inside. That would be a shocker if it occurred over a frying pan. But it's been done by biologists with a fascinating result. In fact, it's an experiment with a lesson. A biologist cracks the…
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What if it doesn’t work?
It’s easy to read the Gospels and conclude we should only follow Jesus when he teaches and disciples. Not when he heals and casts out demons. After all, what if we pray for healing and it doesn’t work? Or, what if we try to evict a…
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Why Doesn't God Show Up?
Between my late teens and early twenties, I became convinced that I was on the verge of a spiritual epiphany—a paradigm shift that would revolutionize how I viewed and interacted with God.…
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That Drove Me to My Knees!
I recall visiting a friend in his home for the first time. He greeted me warmly, and we walked into his den. The first thing I noticed was the forty-two-inch HDTV on the wall. Its screen flashed a colorful and precise image while the…
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How to Hear God Speak
I had just finished speaking at a men’s event in Texas when a man approached and asked if I would pray for him. Josh was 52, stood 5’10” and wore a red racing jacket covered with patches.
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Do This to Encourage a Friend—Takes Just Two Minutes
On a dark rainy day several years ago my mood matched the weather. I climbed in my car and listened to the rain patter on the roof. I felt physically and emotionally drained.…
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How to Avoid a Bad Decision
It's so easy to gather all of the information, get wise counsel, weigh the pros and cons and then forget to pray before making an important decision. And yet, if the greatest leader of all time who was without sin, who never made a bad…
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Two Minutes that Will Change a Life
On a dark rainy day several years ago my mood matched the weather. I climbed in my car and listened to the rain patter on the roof. I felt physically and emotionally drained. Suddenly, my cell phone rang. I answered with a cheerier…
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I Saw a Miracle
I suspect over the years I've prayed for thousands of sick people. I'm happy to say most of them recovered ... but not everyone. Some of the most agonizing prayers I've uttered seemed to have no effect on the outcome. Such…
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Jesus' First Word From The Cross
He hung there— suspended by nails through His wrists and feet. Soldiers laughing. Leaders sneering. The crowd mocking. Both criminals taunting Him (Lu 23:39), joining the chorus of contempt. His followers stood at a distance— far…
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