Mark Virkler's blog

"I love going through this devotional and hearing the Lord speak. Learning to see myself as the new creation that I am is a process. I am eager to share this with others." New Creation Celebration - Replacing Emotions is a part of our "Spiritual Transformation Series." It is a meditation which produces personal transformation as we gaze upon the new creation realities of who we are in Christ. 

Recently, as I thought about the Islamic influence that has quickly and resolutely infiltrated our nation, I asked the Lord how to specifically pray about it. 

"I was moved to tears. I sensed His presence in a new and fresh way." Pastor Keith Carlisle Experience our new “River of Life” 12-minute devotional. It contains beautiful soaking music with a voice-over description of the River of the Holy Spirit flowing toward you and filling the room you are in. It is an amazing experience that often leaves me shaking as the power of the Holy Spirit sweeps over me, flooding my entire being with His healing power.

This powerful journaling and visionary encounter is from a seminar participant who joined us at last weekend's conference in Texas. Be encouraged and inspired by the life-changing words of Jesus! 

The disciples were aware that when Jesus prayed, things happened. He was tapping into the power of His Heavenly Father and then releasing that on earth. So one day they asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Matt. 6:8). Jesus responded with the guidance stated below, which we have laid out as a pattern which you can pray, and journal your responses to each section of the Lord's prayer.

In my devotions, as I watched the Sea of Galilee DVD and walked with Jesus along the Sea of Galilee, I told the Lord I would like to see my mother. She died when I was one year old.

As we look at the elections this fall, we recognize there are no perfect candidates. Each contestant has their own flaws. This is true for each of us also. No one is perfect, except for Jesus Christ, and He is not running for president.

This blog and journaling are from Pastor Shawna M. Diehl, a doctoral student at Christian Leadership University.

Worship is a high priority at the church where I pastor.  In fact, I served for many years as a worship leader before planting Church on Fire. We have been blessed as a church to feel a strong sense of the presence of God as we gather for worship. However, lately something has seemed off.  I thought it was just me until one of our leaders brought it up at a meeting. I know that the people in our congregation love the Lord and were worshipping Him, but maybe the Lord was trying to lead us to a deeper understanding of worship.  So I asked Him about it, “Papa, something seems off in our worship experience. Can You help me to understand what we are missing?”