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A Prayer in Times of Crisis
Have you ever experienced a crisis? Of course, you have. We all do. I once heard that the average family experiences at least one medical emergency or some type of crisis every ten years. I thought, “That’s extremely conservative.” We seem to have some sort of crisis every ten days! Sometimes every ten minutes! The…
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Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom
All of us at some point or another come to a place in our lives where we just don’t know what is next. We are on the cusps of a decision and there is no clear right or wrong answer. Or we are in a situation and don’t know how to best proceed. We are…
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David’s Prayer for Repentance
We are continuing our series on prayer. Remember, Humility + Faith + Intimacy with the Father equals Powerful Prayer. My wife and I met in college at the end of fall semester on the side of the road. When I tell this story, she is always quick to point out that it sounds more dramatic…
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A Mother’s Prayer
As I’ve shared with you previously, Humility + Faith + Intimacy with the Father = Powerful Prayers. In this post we will unpack a story that includes a prayer life that reflects this process of prayer. The story of Hannah is ultimately a story of how prayer and obedience go hand in hand. While In…
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Israel’s Song of Victory
If we want to pray with faith that moves mountains, we need to understand what prayer is. I believe there’s a simple formula for a powerful prayer life. Humility + Faith + Intimacy with the Father = Powerful Prayers. It is my hope that we become people that prays powerfully. We are all testimonies of…
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A Formula for Prayer
I’ve been in church all my life. I’ve spent countless hours with Christian brothers and sisters both within the context of church gatherings, small groups, and in one on one relationships. But honestly, I can recount only a handful of times when the prayers of the saints impacted me in such a way as to…
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Humility in Leadership
I’ve been in children’s ministry for a long time, but my very first children’s sermon was not the best experience. I was asked to deliver the children’s sermon at church one Sunday. I chose to tell the story of Noah’s ark but I wanted to tell it in a way that was different and interesting.…
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Why and How We Should Date our Daughters
Dads, dating our daughters is not a new concept. But it is a crucial one for the strength of your relationship and the development of our precious daughters. Dating our daughters is a way to show love, spend time, and give encouragement. Maybe you’ve never done this and wonder if it’s worth it. Here are…
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Empowering Our Sons to be Godly Young Men
My wife and I are blessed to have two sons, both in their early adolescence. Both are unique individuals. Our elder son is obsessed with tractors and how farming equipment works. He’s very mechanically gifted with a spirited personality. The younger is more quiet and reserved and loves to help cook meals for the family. …
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Sharing Jesus with Your Kids – Parents, You Can Do This!
“I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 I’ve interacted with a lot of families recently who are in the dark as to what is really important for their family. They have no concrete…
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Jacob Orr 