Posts with the category “prayer”

We've all heard the insults and innuendos concerning a committed person in their faith. Sure, some frauds and fanatics earn criticism, but if someone is faithful and genuine in their dedication to Jes...  Read More

Author John Bunyan once wisely observed, "He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day."‌It's not that God is ducking or hiding; it's more that we get distracted duri...  Read More

Are you in a tough spot? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of your worries? Well, you are not alone because everyone (including God-inspired authors of chapters in the Book of Psalms), at one time...  Read More

In February 2016, a 63 million-dollar winning lottery ticket became valueless because it was unclaimed! Lottery rules state that the winner has 180 days to produce the lottery ticket. Interestingly, s...  Read More

A little town in Kansas was in the middle of a prolonged drought, as were the neighboring areas. Sensing their congregation and community's desperation for rain, church members asked the pastor to hol...  Read More

While there is some debate on the placement of the last portion of the Lord's Prayer in the ancient manuscripts (Matthew 6:13b), "For Yours Is The Kingdom And The Power And The Glory Forever. Amen" is...  Read More

A reality of this life is that we will experience daily temptation. Even Jesus Himself was tempted. Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses...  Read More

A reality of this life is that we will miss the mark of God's standards, which ultimately is called sin. Our sinful nature leads us to think and eventually act rebelliously toward God. Sometimes, we d...  Read More

On the block here in Staten Island, where Crossroads Church is located, we have pizzerias, bagel stores, bakeries, smoothie shops, and various restaurants. Also, within a reasonable walking distance a...  Read More

There's an iconic song popularized by, "Old Blue Eyes," Frank Sinatra, that captures the human mind's bent. The title of the Song is "My Way," and the famous lyrics from the first verse say:‌"And now,...  Read More

A young boy received a little cross that could fit in his pocket from his grandfather. The boy was told every time he got scared or down to hold the cross and to pray for Jesus to strengthen him. He r...  Read More

Praying can sometimes be discouraging if you do not see a breakthrough immediately, especially if that need is pressing. Remembering God's location is the key to not giving up on your prayer. See, God...  Read More