Repent

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” ~ Matthew 4:17 (NIV 1984)

We've All Fallen...

"Every person has fallen at some time in his life - most, many times. Peter's steps in denying Christ have since been traced by every human foot. Anyone can understand how he could have slept in the garden, when he should have watched and prayed. Most of us feel an almost unconscious sympathy for him. But there is something in Peter's life that is much greater than his sin. It is his repentance. We all too easily relate to Peter in his weakness, but few of us grasp the wonder of his change. Sinful Peter is one man, and repentant Peter another. That is the real lesson in his life." ~ Henry Drummond

Worship God ONLY

Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” ~ Matthew 4:10 (NIV 1984)

What Do You Live On?

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” ~ Matthew 4:4 (NIV 1984)

What is Prayer?

"What we are accustomed to calling prayer is only a part of it." ~ Origen

Get Liberated

‎"Our culture has promoted a 'double the pleasure, none of the guilt' sort of lifestyle. What’s the result? We’re slaves to lust, food, entertainment, work, toys, noise, activity, alcohol, drugs, busyness, and on and on. We’ve become dominated by the very 'pleasures' we thought would liberate us." ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Close Communion

‎"It is not always those who have the most eminent gifts who are the most successful laborers for God. It is generally those who keep up closest communion with Christ and are most constant in prayer." ~ J.C. Ryle

Intercede for Others

"Crying out to God for our own needs during a fast is important, but our prayers will be incomplete if we fail to intercede for others." ~ Kristen Feola (The Ultimate Daniel Fast)

Sacred Calling

"The woman who makes a sweet, beautiful home, filling it with love and prayer and purity, is doing something better than anything else her hands could find to do beneath the skies. A true mother is one of the holiest secrets of home happiness. God sends many beautiful things to this world, many noble gifts; but no blessing is richer than that which He bestows in a mother who has learned love's lessons well, and has realized something of the meaning of her sacred calling." ~ J.R. Miller

Jumping to Conclusions

"Jumping to conclusions is a common form of exercise, and it frequently results in false accusations and damaged relationships." ~ McCumber

Is Your Labor In Vain

"I pity those who try to be holy without Christ! Your labor is all in vain. You are putting money in a bag with holes. You are pouring water into a sieve. You are rolling a huge round stone uphill. You are building up a wall with untempered mortar. Believe me, you are beginning at the wrong end. You must come to Christ first, and He shall give you His sanctifying Spirit. You must learn to say with Paul, 'I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.'” (Phil. 4:13) ~ J.C. Ryle

Surrender All

"Lord, here in your precious Word I give myself, my husband, my children, and all that I have or ever shall posses, all to you. I will follow your will, even to China. Lord, open doors, and I will go and tell the Chinese of your great love. In time of need, supply for us; in time of sorrow, give us peace; in times of joy, send someone to share. Help me to never murmur nor complain. I love you Lord Jesus."

~ Tanna Collins [This note comes from a page in Mrs. Collins" Bible that was found at the scene of the airline crash in Tibet in which the entire family perished in 1994].

Pray with Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it is almost essentially connected with it. One who always prays is ever giving praise, whether in ease or pain, both for prosperity and for the greatest adversity. He blesses God for all things, looks on them as coming from Him, and receives them for His sake- not choosing nor refusing, liking or disliking,anything, but only as it is agreeable or disagreeable to His perfect will.” ~ John Wesley, How To Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer

Consecrated to God

"Father, strengthen the hearts of your church and all your servants. Give us grace to consecrate ourselves faithfully and entirely to your service. Help us to encourage one another in love and grow together as your people, through the merits of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chris. Amen." ~ John Wesley