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Prayer
Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you. – Augustine Many people work as if everything depended upon their efforts, but how many of us consider God in our endeavors? You can expect… Continue Reading →
If you could have Jesus teach you anything, what would you request? Would you like to walk on water? How about feeding a large crowd of people with a few loaves and fish? What did the the men who had… Continue Reading →
What is your attitude when you encounter a seemingly impossible situation? Some of us try harder, whereas others may simply give up and seek another path. Jesus gave His disciples a strategy to help them deal with challenging difficulties. It… Continue Reading →
Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance but it is believing in a God who hears, answers, and even exceeds our requests. E. Stanley Jones Do you believe God wants that which is best for you? This week a team of… Continue Reading →
We know how it happens. First we eat. Which dirties the dishes, tableware, and any pots or pans used to make the meal. Then we put them all in the sink. Since we’re in a hurry—to go somewhere, get something… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope… Continue Reading →
What are our responsibilities toward others? Many of us probably think of the golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The golden rule is important, but it’s essential that we have the right… Continue Reading →
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller is an autobiographical journey of the author’s prayer life as he reveals how he was able to learn how to pray through the adversities of life. The… Continue Reading →
Taking a road trip with our family is kind of like mobilizing a military campaign. There is food: we’re still searching for that perfect car snack that makes no crumbs, cannot melt, won’t make people hyper, and is unspillable. There… Continue Reading →
How would you characterize the content of your prayers? Tucked away in the book of 1 Chronicles we’re introduced to an individual named Jabez. We don’t know much about Jabez except for the two verses that give us insight into… Continue Reading →
For about a year now, I’ve been dwelling on Psalm 23, particularly the metaphor of God as the believer’s shepherd. It is marvelously rich and comforting! Indeed, even Charles Spurgeon, the famous “prince of preachers”, referred to the verses of… Continue Reading →
As you review your calendar, you may have a number of meetings in a day – clients, customers, supervisors, and especially loved ones. We see an example of Jesus’ most important meeting of the day as he interacted with His… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had the experience of someone showing you a feature on your tablet or smart phone and exclaiming, “I had no idea it could do that!” When I use my smart phone I realize that there is a… Continue Reading →
When is the last time you’ve spoken with God? Prayer is communion with God – it’s an opportunity to listen to Him and share your heart with Him. Over the years, the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi has been… Continue Reading →
I find it fascinating that apart from all of the miracles Jesus performed, what His disciples most wanted to learn from Him was how to pray, “It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished,… Continue Reading →
