Posts with the category “prayer-corps”
2024 July Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on July 1st, 2024
The Bible foretells coming times of great shaking that will cause “a removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made” (Heb 12:25-27).This shaking has divine purpose. First, “that the things that cannot be shaken may remain” (v.27). Then, ultimately, to declare and confirm to Christ-followers, “since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by ... Read More
2023 October Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on October 1st, 2023
The Gospel of Luke provides powerful insights into our Savior’s life of prayer. Jesus prayed for others, taught His disciples how to pray, and gave us the ultimate model for prayer.But what about the personal prayer life of Jesus? What did He pray? How did He pray? What happened when He prayed? The Gospel of Luke shows us how we can be praying disciples who are perfectly trained [matured, discipli... Read More
2023 June Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on June 1st, 2023
Last month, we had the joy of visiting a long-standing member of the World MAP family (and a dear friend). This saintly widow, who is 92, shared with us her recent thoughts about whether or not to continue teaching her weekly Bible study. This is something she had done for decades, but she wondered if it still had purpose in the Lord.When she asked the Lord about it, His response was, “stay in the... Read More
2023 May Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on May 1st, 2023
America recently experienced a horrific event, when a Christian school for children was the purposeful target of a shooting. Tragically, three children and three staff members lost their lives, as well as the very broken and confused shooter (who was under medical supervision for emotional disorders). Christians worldwide are daily the targets of violence, hatred and abuse as persecution i... Read More
2023 April Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on April 1st, 2023
In this season of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is both wise and insightful to pause and consider what was divinely required before we come to this glorious event. In short, both the Cross and the Tomb.A pastor acquaintance recently wrote these powerful and moving words: It is spiritual healthy to, “cling to that old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.” This helps... Read More
2023 March Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on March 1st, 2023
“Now repent of your sins and turn to God that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19).You are likely aware of the recent outbreak of Holy-Spirit revival in early February that happened on a small college campus in Asbury, Kentucky, USA. What began as a normal weekly chapel service led to more than 400 hours of continual praise, ... Read More
2023 February Prayer Corps
by Jorge Lara on February 1st, 2023
I do not have to tell you that we live in times of escalating turmoil, both here and abroad. Covers are being torn away, revealing deceptions, evil agendas, corruption and more. The things we may have hoped in, trusted or believed are being shaken. Our plans for the future are becoming disrupted. Friends and family are even faltering in their faith in the Lord.Though our natural tendencies might d... Read More