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The Power of Unity - Part One, The Destructive Power of Division

The Apostle Paul wrote the first letter to the Corinthians to address division in the Church.  Division in a church, a family, or an organization becomes an entrance point for the enemy.  The enemy thrives in a divided atmosphere.  Disunity and division produces contention. Contention is defined as “a struggling together in opposition; strife.  a striving in rivalry; competition; contest.  strife in debate; dispute; controversy.” (Dictionary.com). A divided church is a contentious church.  Division is a problem that happens in every church.  The early church experienced this problem in Acts 6:1-7.  Verse 1 reads, "There arose a murmuring against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their windows were neglected in the daily distribution."  This problem was solved by addressing the problem through prayer.  Verse 3 reads, "Therefore brethren seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.&

Rebuilding the Broken Family Altars in our Homes

One of the greatest privileges available to the believer is the ability to communicate with our divine creator through the discipline of prayer.  The Lord desires to establish a relationship with His people.  In order to have a relationship there must be communication. Prayer has been a neglected discipline in the Church today.  Most believers struggle with prayerlessness.  Perhaps one of the most common sins today is the sin of prayerlessness.  When we fail to pray we become weak and anemic spiritually.  We open a door and give access to the enemy into our lives. The Bible defines the Church as a “House of Prayer.”  We must transition from being a Church that prays and become a “House of Prayer.”  Your family and home should be defined as a “Home of Prayer.”  Prayer must saturate our lives and become a part of everything we do as people of God.  We are living in the last days and we are in what the Bible defines as perilous or dangerous times.  I want to encourage you to join wi

Psalm 91 Prayer by Beth Bailey

Psalm 91 Dear Father, We acknowlege You as the Almighty God. We humble before You and repent of anything that would hinder Your word from being established. We claim every promise of Psalm 91. We come before Your throne and dwell in the secret place under Your wings, knowing that in Your shadow we will remain stable and fixed where no foe can withstand You. We lean on and rely in You as our refuge and fortress. In You, we confidently place our trust, judging You faithful to deliver us from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. Help us to abide in Your truth and faithfulness. Your shield and buckler will protect us from the terror of evil plots and destruction though they may come to those all around us. Release Your angels to have special charge to bear us up, defend, and preserve us. We take authority in Your name knowing that Your deliverance is near. Satisfy us abundantly in Your great love. Amen