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It Truly Takes a Man to Lead his Family in Prayer

A praying family

A praying family

 

I have said it before, and I will say it again — it is a crime for a man to leave his wife and children in the morning without spending serious time with them in prayer. Sir, the greatest thing that you can do for your family is make it your business to pray with them each day, preferably early in the morning, but any time of the day will work. In the spirit of Nike, “Just Do It!”

I guarantee you that this time of dedicated prayer will be the most difficult thing you will do in your life, and the devil will fight against you on this like nothing else. But this is a fight you must win for the glory of God and for your family. As I Corinthians 16:13 says, “Quit yourself like a man” and lead your family into victorious spiritual warfare! Continue Reading…

How to Forget the Troubles, Problems, and Failures of the Past and Make the New Year the Best Year of Your Life (Part 3)

A New Year

A New Year

4. Remember the power of the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:9 states: “Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”

I am reminded of an old song I first learned right after I was saved titled, “Nothing but the Blood.” One of the stanzas goes like this:

What can wash away my sins?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

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How to Forget the Troubles, Problems, and Failures of the Past and Make the New Year the Best Year of Your Life (Part 2)

A New Year

A New Year

I hear someone asking, ‘How can I forget? These bad memories keep coming back to my mind. When I try to do something good, the mistakes and failures that I have made in the past keep flying through my mind.’

One Christian writer said many years ago: “You may not be able to control the birds that fly over your head, but you can keep them from making a nest in your hair.” The same thing goes for negative memories. Here are some suggestions to help you forget the failures of the past: Continue Reading…

Three Reasons Why We Faint in Prayer

Prayer

Prayer

 

Excerpted from A Praying Time

1. Doubt
2. Delay
3. Devil
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The Importance of Fathers Staying

Father and son

Father and son

I cannot stress enough that the greatest thing my father ever did for me was staying with our family. That is why I wrote God Has Smiled on Me—to honor my father.  I know that I am stronger and better because of my father’s sacrifice.

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Think for Yourself

Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker"

Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker"

Excerpted from Letters to Young Black Men

One of the saddest things that I see today is so many people who do not think for themselves, especially young black men. It is painful to watch so many gullible people be led astray. Continue Reading…

You Are Not Inferior!

Excerpted from Letters to Young Black Men

Down through the years, I have noticed that one of the marks of a “Morehouse man” is confidence. And that is what I want to write to you about today. Continue Reading…

7 Reasons Why We Are Living in Praying Times

A Praying Time

A Praying Time

Yes, we know God’s people ought to pray all  the time. But these days are certainly ‘praying times.’ Why do I say that? Well, because we are living in perilous times, and perilous times call for men and women of God to rise up, stand together or stand alone, and be faithful in prayer to God. Continue Reading…

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