The power of prayer to transform!

Prayer is not a way of making use of God; prayer is a way of offering ourselves to God in order that He should be able to make use of us. --Barclay

Thoughts on spiritual growth

"[Spiritual] Growth is also marked by an increase in two things—joy and struggle. Faith is often developed through hardship because living out the principles of trust and endurance help us “get it.” So we’ll see maturity in our relationship with God when we view trials and temptations as opportunities for growth." - Dr. Charles Stanley

The Pastor

‎1 Peter 4:11 (NCV)
Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

Went to see a play tonight called "The Pastor." It was the life story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, missionaires to Romania. Reminded me of the sacrifice, the persecution, the challenge that many Christians face every day, while we in America enjoy the freedom to meet openly, to distribute Bibles freely, to talk about our faith in public--things we take for granted. It also reminded me to pray for those who are missionaries in those countries, who endure suffering or imprisonment.

See the VOM website for more info: http://www.persecution.com/