Overcoming Fear in Troubled Times
Wars. Terrorism. Financial calamity. Racial strife. Climate change. Nuclear proliferation. The drug epidemic. There are many things happening in our world today that can cause us to fear. But for those who have committed their lives to Christ, God has provided precious promises in the Bible to bring peace in the midst of chaos. The key to experiencing the peace offered by these promises is to go from merely reading the words to actually believing that the promises are for you
Facing Death: "Peace in the Valley of the Shadow" - Craig's Devotional on CBN.com
As a hospital chaplain, I helped several people face death. Today on CBN.com I share one of those stories — and how God’s grace brought peace to this person in her final moments: “Peace in the Valley of the Shadow” “Why has God done this to me?” That question was posed to me by this angry woman lying in a hospital bed. As one of the chaplains, I was called on to meet with this lady, though I was given no information concerning what she wanted to talk about. “I’m only in my la
How to Do Soaking Prayer
You can seek the Lord through soaking prayer anywhere, and at any time. Soaking prayer can be done in a church service, or in a cell group, youth group, or Sunday school class. You can be alone, or with your spouse, or children. Or you can invite friends to your home and you can take turns praying for one another. Many people like to go into a private room, lock the door and lie down on the floor as they prepare to enter into the presence of God. When you soak, you might want
