Just like there are different classes of students, there are different levels of spiritual development.
In life there are preschool children, which range in age from newborn to just before entering Pre-K.
Kindergarteners to High School seniors each learning different things. Continue reading
My fast started out for three others – Trey, Hailey, and Courtney.
Ashley’s fast started out for her daughter, Courtney.
So is it Biblical to fast for someone else.
Read it for yourself. Continue reading
So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer. Ezra 8:23
This is the account of Ashley’s fast:
As I began my fast on September 23, 2013 I truly had no idea what was in store for me. Continue reading
Courtney was looking for answers. She was confused at times by the scripture I gave her. Where there is confusion there is no peace and God is not the author of confusion but of peace. 1 Cor 14:33
I could do nothing to help. Continue reading
So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. Dan 9:3
Allow me to talk about a different kind of fasting, which I did several Morning Thoughts ago.
There is a young lady that I have known since she was 5 years old. She is like a member of my family. Her name is Courtney. Continue reading
The strange thing about humbling yourself before God with prayer and fasting – it will make you do strange things.
I found myself waking up praying at 3am. I did not wake up to pray. I was awakened by praying in my sleep or something like that. Continue reading
Col 3:15 – And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
In the middle of a dead zone I get a text from Linda that said, “I’m so sorry! What a disappointment!”
That text would stop me from going any farther.
I stopped at the Broaddus Cemetery road on the edge of town and called.
Judg 6:36-40
Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised.” And that is just what happened. When Gideon got up early the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out a whole bowlful of water. Continue reading
Gal 5:16 – let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.
Though I wasn’t planning on fasting any longer than 1 day, God had another idea. While on the air at KSWP radio, something happened at 6:15 that Thursday morning.
I wasn’t reading anything or really thinking about anything but I started crying. I felt the Holy Spirit come on me so strong that I just burst into tears.
You can imagine how this affected the radio show. Continue reading
When you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matt 6:16-18 Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 