“I’ll be praying for you.” “You’re all in my prayers.” We hear these words all the time. They sound comforting. Spiritual. Even compassionate. But do we really understand what we’re saying? Prayer is not a cliché. It is not a polite response. It is not a social courtesy. Prayer is direct communication with God. When … Continue reading Don’t Pray For My People! (Jeremiah 7:16)

“Prepare war against her; arise, and let us attack at noon! Woe to us, for the day declines, for the shadows of evening lengthen! Arise, and let us attack by night and destroy her palaces!” For thus says the LORD of hosts: “Cut down her trees; cast up a siege mound against Jerusalem. This is … Continue reading “Wasn’t God Supposed to be On Our Side?” (Jeremiah 6:4-6)

Some of the most famous music ever recorded was created by people whose names most listeners have never heard. Behind the scenes of legendary artists like The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, and Cher, and even television classics like The Twilight Zone, a remarkable group of studio musicians quietly shaped the sound of modern music. Many … Continue reading Studio Musicians (Hebrews 6:10)

We just finished singing our last worship song. The Pastor walked up to the podium. The congregation assumed he was going to give a benediction. Instead, he calmly made this announcement. “The Sheriff’s department just informed me that we are on lockdown. There is a shooter in the area, and we ask that all of … Continue reading Lockdown (Psalms 46:1)