When people ask, “What’s your background?” My reply is, “Pagan!” I grew up as a non-Christian in Southern California with a sin-infested lifestyle devoid of God. But one Friday night, while I was stoned on LSD, Jesus Christ encountered me through a high school buddy who shared the gospel with me. The Spirit pierced my darkness and propelled me onto a journey of conversion. It … [Read more...] about Prayer and pursuing holiness
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Prayer and pursuing God’s presence
I have a vivid memory where my mother had me recite my first childhood prayer for bedtime comfort: “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” That prayer gripped my heart with fear, not comfort! Since then, I’ve learned to express better prayers and I am devoted to prayer (Acts 6:4; … [Read more...] about Prayer and pursuing God’s presence
While it was still dark
A couple of weeks ago, my laptop suddenly turned itself off and wouldn’t turn back on. I’m not sure what happened since I had stepped away for a moment. But I had noticed the fan seemed to be running more than usual, and when I returned to my desk, I found my laptop had failed. It wasn’t just sleeping, since it wouldn’t wake up. It wasn’t out of power, since it was plugged … [Read more...] about While it was still dark
BC Event: Abbotsford City Prayer Breakfast marks its 33rd year
The Abbotsford City Prayer Breakfast takes place on Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 am at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, with keynote speaker Henry Braun The theme for this year’s event is Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. Presented by MEI Schools, the focus of the event is to pray for our Mayor, City Council, First Responders, School Board, independent … [Read more...] about BC Event: Abbotsford City Prayer Breakfast marks its 33rd year
Prayer is integral to indigenous ministries in Africa
Prayer is an integral part of ministries partnered with Intercede International in Africa. Some of these ministries have witnessed God answer their prayers and intercession in dramatic ways over the years. “Thank you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus for the good work you are doing as we together preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God,” wrote Kenya Evangelism … [Read more...] about Prayer is integral to indigenous ministries in Africa