Jesus often pulled aside by Himself to pray. (Matthew 14:23, Matthew 26:36, Mark 1:35) The disciples observed Him and saw the power He exhibited when He healed the sick and set the demonized free. They saw the connection between prayer and power. So, in Luke 11:1 we hear their plea. Now it came to pass, as He was … Continue reading Teach Us How to Pray
Author: Mary Ellen Wright
What is Our Motivation in Giving?
An example of a Tzedakah Box “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in … Continue reading What is Our Motivation in Giving?
Is the Feast of Tabernacles the Wedding Supper of The Lamb?
On Monday night, September 20th, at sundown, we will begin our celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. It is called Sukkot (pronounced 'Sue Coat') and it means booths. It will last for seven days and end at sundown on Tuesday, September 27th, at sundown. While some say this feast id the Wedding Supper of the … Continue reading Is the Feast of Tabernacles the Wedding Supper of The Lamb?
What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
Have you ever packed for a trip and when it comes time to leave, you can’t shut your suitcase? At that point, you need to open it, refold, and sort the priority items from the non essentials. Writing this piece on Yom Kippur has been a similar journey. There is not any way to include … Continue reading What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
Happy 5782, a Biblical Sabbath New Year
On this day, September 7, 2021, using God’s lunar calendar, the Biblical year 5782 begins. It is also a Sabbath year or a Shemita year. The word Shemita means to let it rest, release, let drop--Sabbath. Just as God commanded that the 7th day of every week be a Sabbath day of rest, He also … Continue reading Happy 5782, a Biblical Sabbath New Year
Love, Bless, and Do Good to Your Enemies
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun … Continue reading Love, Bless, and Do Good to Your Enemies
The Feast of Trumpets Starts this Sunday. Do you have oil in your lamps?
This coming Sunday, September 5th, at sundown, we will step into a 'season' planned before the beginning of time. The Feast of Trumpets is part one of the three-part Feast of Tabernacles. The Feast of Trumpets - also celebrated as Rosh HaShanah, or the civil New Year, is the fifth of seven feasts of the … Continue reading The Feast of Trumpets Starts this Sunday. Do you have oil in your lamps?
A Word for the American Church
Word for the American Church – August 29-2021 Question: Lord, how can we partner with You in these times of uncertainty? Look up, for your redemption draws nigh. I am hovering, brooding over America even now. My heart longs for My American bride. Her dress is torn, and her veil is missing. She is fighting … Continue reading A Word for the American Church
The Laws of Giving in the Kingdom of God
If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. Matthew 5:40-42 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, "God loves a … Continue reading The Laws of Giving in the Kingdom of God
The Law of Payback for the Kingdom of God
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. Matthew 5:38-39 Jesus was turning their mode of life upside down. For centuries the people … Continue reading The Law of Payback for the Kingdom of God
Hear God's Heart 