So. Heather and I have started a brand-new podcast and we want to get your feedback. What is it? A few months ago, I started looking for a podcast I could recommend to new Christians and new members of our church. I wanted something that taught theology at an entry level position. Something that could take the deep truths of scripture and bring them to … Continue reading The Bible Talks with Josh & Heather
Our church is growing! We are averaging over 525 every Sunday morning and are starting a 3rd morning service in the fall to accommodate the crowds.
On February 3rd, only 50 days ago, I stood before our church and asked God to do a miracle for us by allowing us to raise $250,000.00 in 7 weeks to begin construction on our new church building – (watch it here: www.nextstepoffering.com/next-step-presentation/). We were very specific, a quarter of a million in 7 weeks. However, by the end of March 24th, we had missed our mark by over $100,000.00.
We actually raised $146,234.00 in cash in 49 days, with additional pledges of $96,476.00, bringing our total to $242,710.00. This is an amazing miracle, and we celebrated as such (here: www.nextstepoffering.com/the-reveal/). But the fact of the matter is, we did not receive what we asked for. We asked God for $250,000.00 in 7 weeks to immediately begin construction on our future facility.
This is a guest post from my father Dr. David Teis. Dr. Teis has been the pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Las Vegas for over 30 years. His wisdom and insight is a tremendous help to me and I pray it will be to you as well. Check out his blog at davidteis.com
The best book I have ever read personally on the subject of prayer is a book by John R. Rice called Prayer Asking and Receiving. Reading that book changed my prayer life. I have read it several times and it always makes an impact on me. The main point is that prayer is asking. It is not thanksgiving. It is not worship. It is not praise. It is not adoration. Prayer is asking. That is what the word means. God wants us to come to Him and ask Him for things.
