Pastor Payam Jalali

Holy Spirit, Our Helper in Times of Prayer

In Romans 8:26, Paul tells us that the Spirit “helps” us. The Greek word “help” in this context is (sunantilambanetai), which means “to take hold together with and carry a load on behalf of someone.” This vividly illustrates what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives. So, what Paul is saying is that the Holy Spirit will come and help us by bearing the other side of the load when we feel exhausted, uncertain what to pray for, unable to find words, confused about what to pray for, lacking the desire to pray, or lacking confidence in prayer.

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Moms, Your Prayer Matters

If you’re a mother reading this, I want to speak directly to your heart. You might have been praying for years, maybe for a child who has walked away from God or you, maybe for a child who doesn’t believe in God, maybe for a child who is dealing with depression, maybe for a child who is battling sickness. Or perhaps you’re a grandmother and you’ve been believing for a miracle for your grandkids, or maybe for strength, to keep going. Let me gently remind you today: God hears, God sees, God is moving—often in ways you can’t yet see. Your commitment to Jesus, your refusal to compromise, and your devotion to truth and righteousness matter—not just for your children but also for their children and generations to come.

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The Holy Spirit Empowering Us Through His Helping Presence

Life is full of challenges and hardships, and people are always looking for ways to navigate it better.  Many people seek guidance in making tough decisions, important plans and executing them. People long for a helping hand in setbacks, conflicts, crises, misfortunes, and unfavorable circumstances, but in the world that we live in, most people

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What Can We Learn From Paul on Leadership?

Can we learn how to be better leaders by implying ancient wisdom? The Book of Acts provides a detailed account of Apostle Paul’s leadership journey. His mission-driven mindset enabled him to stay focused on his calling and triumph over adversity. Apostle Paul used what the enemy meant for evil to use it as a pedestal to share his testimony and to be a witness for Christ. Let’s dive into a few chapters from the book of Acts and draw out some pointers on how Paul modelled leadership.

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