Tag: DAILY THOUGHTS

CALL TO PRAYER

"Dear prayer warriors, as we begin our 21-day journey of prayer and fasting, I want to take a moment to thank every one of you for your commitment to seeking God's presence and guidance. Your willingness to set aside time each day to lift up prayers and petitions is a testament to your faith and … Continue reading CALL TO PRAYER

SUCCESSFUL SURGERY

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of you for your prayers and support during my recent surgery. Your kind thoughts and words of encouragement meant the world to me, and I am thrilled to report that the surgery was a complete success! As I prepare to begin … Continue reading SUCCESSFUL SURGERY

PRAYER BEFORE SURGERY

Dear God, I come to you today with faith and hope as I prepare to undergo surgery. I trust in your divine guidance and wisdom, knowing that you are the ultimate healer and protector. I pray for a successful surgery, one that brings healing and restoration to my body. Please guide the hands of my … Continue reading PRAYER BEFORE SURGERY

PREPARING FOR SURGERY

Dear fellow members, ministers, and friends, I reach out to you today with a humble heart, seeking your prayers and support as I embark on a significant journey - my surgery. As I prepare to undergo this procedure, I am filled with a mix of emotions, but above all, I am anchored in faith and … Continue reading PREPARING FOR SURGERY

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Mary)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div MARY Being Jesus's mom, as you might imagine, is bound to put you in the theological limelight, and Mary holds this office with dignity and grace. Betrothed to Joseph at a young age, Mary becomes pregnant under mysterious circumstances. Two of the four gospels claim that God is the father … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Mary)

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Jesus)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div JESUS The New Testament's story of Jesus is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Born and raised in the "backwaters" of the Roman Empire, Jesus begins a religious movement that eventually overtakes the Empire. According to the New Testament, Jesus is the Messiah ("anointed one," Greek "Christos"), the promised deliverer … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Jesus)

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Abraham)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ABRAHAM The Bible is filled with stories about people disobeying God. One notable exception is Abraham, a man who, though not perfect, obeys God's command to leave his homeland in Mesopotamia and venture to an unknown Promised Land (ancient Canaan; later Israel). God promises Abraham that his descendants will become … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Abraham)

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Elijah)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div ELIJAH Elijah is one of Israel's greatest prophets, as well as God's heavyweight champ in an epic bout against a deity named Baal (the Canaanite storm god). In order to prove to the Israelites that God is the only true God, Elijah gathers the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel, … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Elijah)

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (David)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div DAVID David is Israel's second and greatest king. As a boy, David courageously defeats a mighty enemy warrior named Goliath with only a sling and a stone. As a man, David conquers all of Israel's enemies and begins a dynasty that would rule Jerusalem for nearly 500 years. But not … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (David)

GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Moses)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div MOSES The Hebrew Bible describes Moses as the greatest prophet who ever lived, and for good reason. Moses is born during hard times in ancient Israel. Israelites are enslaved in Egypt, and their growing population alarms the Egyptians that the Egyptian king orders all newborn Israelite males to drown in … Continue reading GODLY MEN IN THE BIBLE (Moses)