Monthly Archives: January 2016

Restoration of Culture and Calling: A Historical Perspective on Intercessory Prayer for Native America

RESTORATION OF CULTURE AND CALLING Historical References and Anniversaries Indians Forced to Cut Their Hair – January 13, 1902 ( http://www.bluecloud.org/misunder.html ) On January 13, 1902, Commissioner W.S. Jones, from the Office of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior in Washington, wrote a letter stating that all Indian men should cut their hair so that […]

Prophecy: A Historical Perspective on Intercessory Prayer for Native America

PROPHECY Historical References and Anniversaries Jesuits Foretell of a Lunar Eclipse – January 31, 1646 (http://americanindian.net/January.html ) Father Pierre Millet Foretells of a Lunar Eclipse – January 21, 1674 (http://americanindian.net/January.html ) According to Phil Konstantin’s book, This Day In North American Indian History, both instances tell of American Indians being converted to Christianity because a […]

Pray For Others

DO YOU remember the last time you fell on your knees to pray for your mentor, your pastor, your employer or some other authority figure in your life? 1 Timothy 2:2-3 says “Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honor God. This […]

Be Refreshed

DO YOU remember the last time you gave from your heart until you were empty? Did the emotional or spiritual drain keep you from giving like that again? Paul says in Romans 15:32, “Ask God to let me come to you and have a pleasant and refreshing visit.” Like the apostle Paul, those serving in […]

Peace: A Historical Perspective on Intercessory Prayer for Native America

PEACE Historical References and Anniversaries Killing at Peace Talks – January 26, 1716 (http://americanindian.net/January.html ) In consulting Phil Konstantin’s book, This Day In North American Indian History, I read that January 26, 1716, a group of Cherokee, Creek and Yamassee representatives met at a Cherokee village in Georgia for peace talks. It was noted that […]

Acceptable Preaching

HAVE YOU ever wondered how our Creator and His people might receive your witness or your ministry of the Gospel? Paul says in Romans 15:31, “Pray that his people in Jerusalem will be pleased with what I am doing.” Prayer for honorable preaching of the Gospel, as well as receiving favor from Believers, was important […]

Opposition to the Gospel

HAVE YOU ever been so discouraged by receiving opposition to your message of Christ and the Gospel, that you wanted to give-up walking as a Believer? Paul says in Romans 15:30, “My friends, by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that comes from the Holy Spirit, I beg you to […]