July 19, 2026

Boldly praying for the impossible changed everything for the early church, and it might just change everything for us too.

In Acts 9:32-43, Peter heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas and then raises Tabitha from the dead, and these aren't small moments. These miracles rippled outward, drawing entire communities toward faith. What's striking is that Peter didn't seek recognition, he simply served and gave all the glory to Christ. He stayed active during seasons of peace rather than becoming comfortable and complacent, remaining engaged rather than settling into ease.

(Charles Spurgeon once called prayer "the heating apparatus" of his church, and that image is hard to shake.)

Gradually, Larry connects these ancient events to a sobering challenge for today: the American church enjoys remarkable freedom comp ...