To help prepare us for a series of meetings with Joe Humrichous on October 2 and 3, I am sharing articles written by Joe and originally posted at paradigm1.org Isaiah 5:2d—. . . and also made a winepress in it; so He expected to bring forth good grapes . . . No one wants the…… Continue reading What Does God Expect of Me?

To help prepare us for a series of meetings with Joe Humrichous on October 2 and 3, I am sharing articles written by Joe and originally posted at paradigm1.org First love happens when we find in another what is desperately needed in ourselves. The greater the desperation, the greater the appreciation and adoration. There is…… Continue reading Returning to Your First Love

To help prepare us for a series of meetings with Joe Humrichous on October 2 and 3, I am sharing articles written by Joe and originally posted at paradigm1.org Revelation 5:12-13—Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!Blessing and honor and…… Continue reading

Below is an excerpt from Charles Bridges’ excellent book on Psalm 119. If you would like to read more you can find this book in ebook format, including a Kindle version. “Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!” The Lord has indeed “commanded us to keep his precepts.” But, alas! where is…… Continue reading

To help prepare us for a series of meetings with Joe Humrichous in October, I am sharing articles written by Joe and originally posted at paradigm1.org Revelation 3:20—Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and…… Continue reading Praying Together with Christ

Jeremiah 29:13, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Why do Christians pray? Judging by the public prayers and prayer lists of most churches it is easy reach the conclusion that the purpose of prayer is to get things from God. Is that why…… Continue reading Seek God in Prayer

To help prepare us for a series of meetings with Joe Humrichous in October, I am sharing articles written by Joe and originally posted at paradigm1.og There are times when defense becomes the best offense. And if Jesus is going to be the Lead pastor, we under shepherds must diligently protect His blood-bought purchase of…… Continue reading A Possession to Protect

The Psalms are filled with prayer lessons. This statement is not at all surprising. Those who have read the Psalms know they are the prayers of Old Testament saints such as David, Moses, Solomon, Asaph and others. The Psalms gave voice to the praise, petitions, sorrows and joys of Israel. They remain significant for the…… Continue reading Prayer Lessons from Psalms

Below is an excerpt from the third chapter of E.M. Bounds book, “The Necessity of Prayer. “Have faith in God,” “Trust in the Lord” form the keynote and foundation of prayer. Primarily, it is not trust in the Word of God, but rather trust in the Person of God. For trust in the Person of…… Continue reading Trusting a Person in Prayer

In preparation for our October series of meetings with Joe Humrichous, I am posting articles from his ministry blog, http://www.paradigm1.org The article below presents prayer as a sitting down to a meal together. We spend a lot of time together at the table so this concept should resonate with us all. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I…… Continue reading Relationship: A Dinner to Enjoy