Musing on a Sunday Afternoon The days are longer. The air is warmer (slightly). Soon, farm machinery will start to move across the fields. Soon after, the seed will go into the ground. Good weather should also make Christians think about how they will begin to plant the seed of God’s word. And we will … More Prayer Walking is Great. It Also has Little Biblical Warrant
No time for new posts, still working to my deadline on an 80 page paper. But here is a great quote from Augustine on prayer and preaching from Kairos Journal. “A man of prayer before becoming a man of words’”—Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430) Augustine of Hippo—famous bishop, pastor, theologian, and philosopher—was a superlative … More Augustine on the Connection between Prayer and Preaching
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Wednesday is for Prayer Listen to the Voice of God. (Joshua 1:1-9) As you listen to his voice, God will give you direction (2-4). He will remind you of his promises (5). He will tell you of great truths (5-9). “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this … More Will Affliction Drive You to Prayer or Despair?
Wednesday is for Prayer Part of living in a world where God intervenes in the affairs of humanity (what Christmas is all about) is being aware of what the Spirit of God is doing around the world. This is always a tricky business. There is a need to be humble and tentative because, after all, … More Less Personality Please, and More Jesus
Take nine minutes and have your soul nourished by the joy of your brothers and sisters receiving the New Testament for the first time in their language. The video was shot in March of 2010. Missionaries have worked hard in this region of the world for a long time. The harvest is coming in. Rejoice … More Rejoice in a God Who Creates Such Joy!
Wednesday is for Prayer The government official sits, an exile in a strange land and ponders the fate of his country and people. He is busy, a sought after counselor to to the King and by others who think he can help them with the ruler in some way. But in the busyness of work … More Needing and Wanting Passion: Avoiding the Process that Produces It
Wednesday is for Prayer This past week I was training church planters in Schenectady, NY and met some treasures of the Kingdom. On my 525 mile trip to WV to meet up with my incredible bride and youngest daughter, I was burdened in prayer for a number of the men and couples that I met … More New Heroes and New Friends
Wednesday is for Prayer When was the last time you got away for an extended time of prayer? A time to listen to the voice of God in his word? A time to reflect on the greatness of the gospel and the ministry of reconciliation to which you have been entrusted? When was the last … More Prayer Essentials for a Ministry of Length and Depth
Update: (September 26, 2019) This is post is almost 10 years old but as I read and remembered the day that I wrote it I was reminded that this is the crying need of my heart every day of my life. I hope it will be encouragement to you value what is ultimately valuable. Thursday … More Searching for Treasure Like a Pearl Merchant
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