Category Archives: Prayer Requests

Is God Doing Anything With You?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by russellmckinney

Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. (Acts 14:27, N.K.J.V.) Most of us want God to … Continue reading →

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The Landing Is Important

Posted on April 20, 2020 by russellmckinney

A student pilot was doing an excellent job flying the plane during his lesson. Then came the moment when the flight instructor looked over at him and said, “Okay, let’s take it down and land.” The student said, “Sounds good, … Continue reading →

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The God of the Tight Spot

Posted on February 17, 2020 by russellmckinney

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. (Psalm 4:1, K.J.V.) Psalm 4 is a Psalm written by David, and in … Continue reading →

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How George Muller Used His Bible

Posted on January 8, 2020 by russellmckinney

Preachers have been using stories from the life of Rev. George Muller as sermon illustrations for a long time now. Muller was an evangelist and a missionary, but he is most famous for founding and overseeing multiple orphanages and Christian … Continue reading →

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Why Daniel’s Answer Got Delayed

Posted on November 26, 2019 by russellmckinney

Daniel chapter 10 provides us with a particularly fascinating incident from the life of the prophet Daniel. The incident has to do with answers to prayer and why those answers sometimes get delayed. In Daniel’s case, his answer was delayed … Continue reading →

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Strengthen the Things Which Remain

Posted on November 2, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die…” (Revelation 3:2, N.K.J.V.) According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, everything has its season and every purpose its time under heaven. Certainly that includes a time to leave and a … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Change, But Don’t Try to Put Him in a Box

Posted on October 17, 2019 by russellmckinney

“For I am the Lord, I do not change…” (Malachi 3:6, N.K.J.V.) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. … Continue reading →

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Fervent Prayer

Posted on October 2, 2019 by russellmckinney

…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (James 5:16, N.K.J.V.) A mother came to evangelist Hyman Appleman at the close of a revival service Appleman had conducted. She said, “Brother Appleman, I have two boys who are … Continue reading →

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Secret Prayers

Posted on August 26, 2019 by russellmckinney

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him will I trust.” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Finally Establishes His Kingdom Upon the Earth

Posted on June 15, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #5) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10, N.I.V.) This quote from … Continue reading →

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