“Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory …

“They said to him, ‘We have only five loaves here and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the …

“And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me.”— Nehemiah 2:8 “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 Yesterday we began our Contending For The Future Through Giving, end-of-year giving campaign. Our prayer is that God would …

“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks …

“As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” — Nehemiah 1:4 The book of Nehemiah is full of his personal journal entries. Through them we learn about his prayer life and vibrant relationship with God. Journaling can be a great blessing …

“let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you…” — Nehemiah 1:6 Throughout the history of Christianity, every fruitful mission begins with prayer. Starting today, we as an entire church family will be setting aside the next 40 days to pray boldly that God would move powerfully …