Mark Virkler's blog

This powerful journaling and visionary encounter is from a seminar participant who joined us at last weekend's conference in Texas. Be encouraged and inspired by the life-changing words of Jesus! 

The disciples were aware that when Jesus prayed, things happened. He was tapping into the power of His Heavenly Father and then releasing that on earth. So one day they asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Matt. 6:8). Jesus responded with the guidance stated below, which we have laid out as a pattern which you can pray, and journal your responses to each section of the Lord's prayer.

In my devotions, as I watched the Sea of Galilee DVD and walked with Jesus along the Sea of Galilee, I told the Lord I would like to see my mother. She died when I was one year old.

As we look at the elections this fall, we recognize there are no perfect candidates. Each contestant has their own flaws. This is true for each of us also. No one is perfect, except for Jesus Christ, and He is not running for president.

This blog and journaling are from Pastor Shawna M. Diehl, a doctoral student at Christian Leadership University.

Worship is a high priority at the church where I pastor.  In fact, I served for many years as a worship leader before planting Church on Fire. We have been blessed as a church to feel a strong sense of the presence of God as we gather for worship. However, lately something has seemed off.  I thought it was just me until one of our leaders brought it up at a meeting. I know that the people in our congregation love the Lord and were worshipping Him, but maybe the Lord was trying to lead us to a deeper understanding of worship.  So I asked Him about it, “Papa, something seems off in our worship experience. Can You help me to understand what we are missing?”

From Linda Burton – Mark, I appreciate the things you said in response to the Supreme Court rulings.  I too went down this other road and it did not leave me with the peace that the Scriptures talk about.  I was keeping my eyes on those things and I could not see Jesus.

The following testimony of emotional healing is from Stuart. It is a powerful story that I know will be a great blessing to many. Thank you, Stuart, for sharing your heart journey with us.

I recently went through a time of profound healing and it is my hope that the following testimony will encourage others who have experienced deep woundings. My own wounding centered around witnessing the suffering and death of my mother from ALS.

We sure do! Simply click here and our 4 Keys one-page handout is yours. Your situation is so common, whether it be Sunday morning sermons, Sunday school classes, home group meetings or conference speaking opportunities -- all we get is 45 minutes. So what do we do in this situation? Here is what I do and this is the handout I make available.

The following journaling is from Pamela Jones, a distance-learning student with Christian Leadership University. Be inspired by these encouraging words from the Lord!