In Luke 12:52-53, Jesus warns us that division could happen and would happen within families: “Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Father will be divided against son and … Continue reading Families Divided and Families Restored
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The Promise in the Fig Tree
“He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. In response Jesus said to it, ‘Let no one eat fruit from you ever again’” (Mark … Continue reading The Promise in the Fig Tree
Walking in Victory While Praying through Circumstances
Several years ago, while talking to a friend about something in my life, God dropped this sentence into my mouth: “I am walking in victory while praying through circumstances.” I immediately knew the importance, the victory, the promise, of this statement. It describes my life and yours. Prodigals by definition are not in a good … Continue reading Walking in Victory While Praying through Circumstances
God Rescues
From all appearances, a pig pen is a place of hopelessness, but not so with our God. He can reach our prodigals in the lowest of places, in the lowest of conditions. He is not intimidated by any situation. He can reach them where they are: In a drunken stupor. Stoned out of their minds. … Continue reading God Rescues
Keep Ranks
David was running from King Saul, and “mighty men, helpers in the war” came to him (1 Chronicles 12:1) “according to the word of the Lord” (v. 23, emphasis added). It was time for David to be king, time for the promise from God that he was king of Israel to become reality, and God sent … Continue reading Keep Ranks
Prayer for Prodigals 