Altar Project

Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come here to me.’ They came to him, and he repaired the altar of the Lord, which had been torn down. 1 Kings 18:30 Today we begin 31 days of prayer for restoring family worship in our conference. Thank you so much for taking this inspiring journey with…

In the morning the Christian’s first thoughts should be upon God. Worldly labor and self-interest should be secondary. Children should be taught to respect and reverence the hour of prayer…. It is the duty of Christian parents, morning and evening, by earnest prayer and persevering faith, to make a hedge about their children. They should…

Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25…

I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:25 In the classic children’s tale, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, one of my favorite scenes is when Aslan the Lion, representing Christ, presents Edmond, the prodigal brother, to his three…

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:7-8 Shirley Dobson opens her book on the Power of Family Prayer with this illustration:…

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours…

When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven you.’ Mark 2:5 Jesus was in the middle of teaching to a standing-room-only crowd. The house was packed and those who couldn’t get in were outside straining to get a glimpse through the windows. Suddenly, Jesus looks upward as debris…

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 Jesus was hungry. In the distance was a fig tree that promised an end to His hunger. Though it wasn’t the season for figs, this tree sported a full canopy of leaves—something…

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 The old hymn exhorts to “Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done!” Have you done this lately? Start with…

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. Matthew 14:29 Ever wonder why Jesus didn’t calm the storm before inviting Peter to walk to Him on the water? Obviously, Jesus had the power to calm the storm as He had done before when the disciples woke Him…

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:11-12 So just how high are the heavens above the earth? Think of it this way;…

Can plunder be taken from warriors, or captives be rescued from the fierce; But this is what the Lord says: ‘Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save.’ Isaiah 49:24-25  Please Pray… Alter Your Altar…

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The story is told of a bird that lived in the desert, very sick, no feathers, nothing to eat and drink, no shelter to live in. One day a dove was passing by. The sick bird…

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 You are holding a cup of hot chocolate when someone comes along and…

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance but he that cometh after me is mightier than I . . . he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. Matthew 3:11 Please Pray . . .

Elijah went before the people and said, ‘How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.’ But the people said nothing. 1 Kings 18:21 Ever wonder where the expression “deer in headlights” originated? It comes from the animal’s bizarre behavior when confronted…

For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter 3:18 Max Lucado tells about a cookie exchange held at his church one Christmas. The price of admission was a tray of cookies. Your tray entitled you to pick cookies from the other trays. You…

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 “Let there be singing in the home, of songs that are sweet and pure, and there will be fewer words…

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Alter Your Altar (Ideas for Family Worship) Please Pray . . .

When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8 Jesus asks this question at the end of His parable of the persistent widow who kept coming to the unjust judge asking for justice. So, the faith that Jesus is talking about is a persistent, determined calling on God with…