Wednesday is for Prayer “God in Heaven, let me really feel my nothingness, not in order to despair over it, but in order to feel the more powerfully the greatness of Thy goodness.” The Prayers of Kierkegaard, by Perry D. LeFevre, 5. May God in his mercy, reduce you to nothing, that you might know the … More Reduction for Exaltation
Wednesday is for Prayer “How can a man preach who does not get his message fresh from God in the closet? How can he preach without having his faith quickened, his vision cleared, and his heart warmed by his closeting with God? Alas, for the pulpit lips which are untouched by this closet flame. Dry … More Weak and Powerless Preaching: One Solution
Tuesday is for Discipleship You aren’t growing as a Christian because you don’t need him. “But,” you say, “I do need him. Without Christ I have no forgiveness of sins, no relationship with the Father, no way to heaven, no hope of eternity in fellowship with Christ and all those who have loved his appearing” … More You Aren’t Growing as a Christian Because You Don’t Need Him
It’s Everywhere in Scripture All of the Psalter, really, all over the Scripture, there are “declarations of dependence” spoken by the people of God. Unfortunately, outside of the Psalter, an overwhelming and much more numerous picture in the Scripture are “declarations of independence” from God. This morning at 5:30 AM, the Spirit of God wanted … More Remind Yourself to Need God
I saw this video at least twice last year. Two million views are still to few. Watch it and make it viral. Send it to every believer you know. Bow and worship your king. In the hope that all the family of Christ, all over the world, in churches large and small, in Cathedrals, warehouses, … More A Video that Should Sweep Through Christendom
Heart Songs I want to bleed for Christ Such that His pleasure Insures a continuous transfusion And the trail of my life Leaves a crimson path to follow. Make me a slave for Your mission. Let me open a vein each morning. Let my heart be Your vessel To pump out my life for the … More Leave a Crimson Path to Follow
Weekend Musings “A man is what he is on his knees before God, and nothing more.” Robert Murray M’Cheyne I have been doing some biographical research on Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813-1843), the Scottish pastor who died at the age of 29 and left a remarkable legacy of depth, and wisdom, and passion for God … More What Am I On My Knees?
I have been talking to a number of people of late who seem to be in the doldrums in relationship to God. They love Him. They believe in Him. They are seeking to follow Him. And they can’t sense His presence. Historically, they have many biblical compatriots. The people of God are not immune from … More Psalm 44 and the Silence of God
Wednesday is for Prayer Here’s a simple study on prayer from one of the great prayer warriors of the Bible–Hannah. Read the following text: 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Hannah’s prayers are referenced in 1 Samuel 1:11 and 2:1-10 but 1 Sam. 1:12-13, 19 tells of other prayers she prayed. The Story of a Hungry Heart, PRAYERS PRAY … More Refurbishing Your Prayer Life
Friday is for Heart Songs Reading in 1 Kings 21 this morning, and the despicable life of Ahab, king of Israel. He is a idol worshiping, petulant child in a man’s body. Ruled by his whims and his wicked wife Jezebel, he alternately pouts and demands, and then is manipulated by his wife to use … More See how marvelous is the heart of God toward humility!
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