Author Archives: Steve
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 …
Spiritual Warfare in Times of Crisis
The devil will lure and seduce you to sin. Then he immediately becomes your accuser. He wants you to live a defeated life, paralyzed because of your past sins.
The Heart of Spiritual Formation
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12, ESV). “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving …
Turning Trials into Opportunities
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to …