“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV). Prayer is the privilege of believers to communicate with God. However, for many of us, we often fail to take advantage of this privilege. Communicating with God through prayer …
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The Word Became Flesh
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14, ESV). The wonder of the incarnation, the Word becoming flesh, brings depth, mystery, grace, and truth to the celebration of Christmas. The Word, the …
Power, Love, and Self-Control
For God So Loved the World
What is the Gospel?
The Soul of Our Nation
Pray for Spiritual Awakening!
“He [Yahweh] has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness [mercy], and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8, ESV) The year 2020, will be long remembered for several reasons. We have experienced flood conditions on two occasions …
Be Contagious
Confronting the Demon of Pride
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:14, ESV). Unhealthy pride is a primary barrier for spiritual formation and effective prayer. There is a healthy pride that is God-centered and motivates us to do our best in living for God and serving others, but …
When God’s People Pray
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14, ESV). Thursday, May 7, is the National Day of Prayer. NGU is offering a …