In the last two articles (read them here and here), I’ve written about how every choice, word, action, and moment of our lives should not end in self-exaltation but rather rebound to the glory of Christ. In today’s potently narcissistic culture, modern Christianity has presented a version of Jesus that exists...
Articles in "Prayer and fasting"
Why do we fast?
By Josh HawkinsMany people across our nation are entering into a 40-day "Daniel" fast starting today, eating no meats or "pleasant food" from March 1st to April 9th. The Lord has given us an invitation to focus our prayers on Matthew 9:38, asking the "Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest", specifically to the college campuses of our...
Striving
By Josh HawkinsDid you know that “striving” is a biblical concept?
In the church today there’s much talk about “striving” and how not to do it. We wrongly interpret striving as effort to earn God’s love, acceptance, forgiveness, and affection. Rather than fasting and praying out of love and longing to receive more of His presence, we fast and pray to earn His acceptance. We must remember that His love and forgiveness has been freely given to anyone who would accept it because of Jesus’...
Voluntary Weakness
By Josh HawkinsI have been praying through and studying this passage in 1 Corinthians recently (my parenthesis added):
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us...it is (it is the way to experience) the power of God... 21 It pleased God through the (so-called) foolishness of the message preached to save (empower) those who believe... (...
Increased Effectiveness in Prayer by Abiding in the Word
By Josh HawkinsThis month I wanted to share with you something that I have been trying harder to implement in my life. As I shared last month, I want myself and those I speak to that believe in Jesus to have a maturity in their walk with Him. I also want to have an action plan to be mighty in the Word and mighty in prayer - so that when I pray, angels and demons move, affecting personal situations, bringing the power of God to sick bodies, and bringing peace and salvation to geographic regions.
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