Actions In Asking

I prayed for 20 years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs. – Frederick Douglass

Paul’s desire to build and strengthen churches were not mere words of prayer, they were fantastic journeys. AMEN!

Yes, God does answer prayer. Our problem is that we often expect the miraculous/magical answer (i.e., parting of the Red Sea). It’s not wrong to have such expectations, but remember Moses still had to stretch forth his staff, and the Israelites still had to fight the battles. God will often require something of us in answer to our prayers, meaning we should be ready to take action when He responds. Prayer requires belief, and belief requires action. We must remember even though God is good to us, He often works through us to bring about change in the world and others. When the things we’re asking of God require someone for Him to work through, we should be ready to step to it.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.” – Acts 13:3

A Prayer and Praise Pick Me Up!

Some days you just gotta' praise your way through. - Anon

I think Daniel's prayer life had a lot to do with his success even while in captivity. Hmm!

Monster! RedBull! 5-Hour Energy! Coffee! Pick me up drinks, all pretty much filled with caffeine to give us that 'lift' we need to get us going and back in the pace of things. But what about our spirit, how is He cared for in these moments? What do we do to 'pick' Him up? Do we even concern ourselves with His well-being? Maybe if we try a time of prayer and praise, we'll often find it goes so well to pick us up we don't even need the energy drink. After all, the spirit is filled with the 'dunamis' (dynamic) power of God, which very often is all we need to make it through. Why not try a little today. It couldn't hurt!

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"After they prayed...they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly." - Acts 4:31

Wonderfully Encouraging Words

“Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life….” – Song Refrain

Jesus’ one on one ministry encounters always left them wanting more. Hmm!


Suicide! It occurs in our world every day. Why, because someone has reached a point where they feel there is no hope, no advantages, no upside to their life and the world is better off without them. In search of hope, meaning, or purpose they found nothing. Jesus came that “we might have life, and have it to the fullest”, meaning we should have enough to offer hope and encouragement to others. You never know just how far one word of encouragement can go, but the bible is full of examples of 1 person changing the trajectory of whole nations. Today, no matter where we are in life, up or down, let us remember our words should always carry the very important message of hope. You will not only encourage yourself and edify Christ, you might just change the course of someone’s life.


Until tomorrow…..


Pastor Botts


“…..But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” – Luke 22:32

Taking His Advice

The most difficult thing I have ever had to do is follow the guidance I prayed for. – A. Schweitzer

The Israelites prayed for over 400 years before God sent Moses to lead them to the Promised Land – and they fought him tooth and nail the whole trip. WOW!

Many of us can sometimes look back and see situations that could have turned out better if we had just taken our own advice. That being the case, how much better could our lives be if we would adhere to the advice and guidance we seek from God, and then see it through. Our problem often is not that we don’t hear God or know what He’s said, it’s just that He doesn’t always say what we want Him to, and our selfish interests take over. Even though God gives guidance to His people, He will never force us to obey Him. He looks for a willing, trusting heart and often ‘self’ occupies this throne. The only way around this is to trust that God knows more than us, and that His purposes are for our benefit and His glory.

Until Monday…

Pastor Botts

“Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” – salm 119:129-130

Action Prayer

I prayed for 20 years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs. – Frederick Douglass

Paul’s desire to build and strengthen churches were not mere words of prayer, they were fantastic journeys. AMEN!

Yes God does answer prayer. Our problem is that we often expect the miraculous answer (i.e., parting of the Red Sea). It’s not wrong to have such expectations, but remember Moses still had to stretch forth his staff. God will often require something of us in answer to our prayers, meaning we should be ready to take action when He responds. Prayer requires belief, and belief requires action. We must remember even though God is good to us, He often works through us to bring about change in the world and others. When the things we’re asking of God require someone for Him to work through, we should be ready to step to it.

Until tomorrow……

Pastor Botts

“So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.” – Acts 13:3