By Tonja Talley Metal struck metal as the jail cell door slammed behind Amy. The echo thundered through cellblock H. Amy cringed. The other prisoners’ piercing stares, the angry comments, and the smells were harrowing. Caught in Satan’s stronghold, Amy embezzled money from her employer over a three-year period in a desperate attempt to […]
By Kirra Antrobus Prayer is the most powerful tool Christians have. Prayer connects us with the heart of God, enabling us to communicate with him about the things that are important to us. Prayer can be as easy as thanking God for a picture-perfect day, but it can also be demanding, requiring persistence and […]
By Judi S. Coleman When asked, many Christians agree that praying should be one of their top priorities; however, many will admit they don’t pray with consistency. Most confess one of the main reasons they do not pray more is because they feel a lack of connection with God and feel that prayer has […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What tough choice have you had to make lately? If you can’t think of a tough choice you’ve made recently, then describe your typical decision-making process when you face tough choices. Read 1 Kings 3:16-28; 2 Chronicles 9:8. 2. Much of wisdom involves our heart and motives. How […]
By Sam E. Stone Solomon succeeded his father, King David, as ruler of Israel. Early in his reign, before he built the temple in Jerusalem, he went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices. There he offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar. At Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Ask […]
