Collin Hansen: This week, we watched together as a real-life rescue drama unfolded before our eyes thanks to the wonder of cable television. One by one, 33 men trapped about half a mile below ground for more than two months…
Secret prayers in Neuschwanstein castle
This is a radio spot reposted from earlier. But, I am planning on putting this into practice all around Western Europe, including Neuschwantstein Castle. Of course, I’m not sure those secret prayers will count given that I’ve posted about them…
If you wish to humble a person. . .
If you wish to humble a person (starting with yourself?) follow the advice of Dean C.J. Vaughn: If I wished to humble anyone, I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its…
Why pray?
Brian McLaughlin continues his series on prayer by listing some reasons that Calvin gives to pray: Calvin then addresses those who claim that prayer is useless with six reasons why it is important: “First, that our hearts may be fired…
Why pray?
Brian McLaughlin has recently posted a thoughtful series on prayer, including this post which speaks to the question, “Why pray?” Prayer is essential. Prayer is difficult. These two things all Christians accept. But why pray anyway? What’s the big deal?…
Arturo Azurdia: “The efficacious empowerment of the Spirit of God is indispensable to the ministry of proclamation.”
Would you pray for the preaching of the Word in your church tomorrow? The efficacious empowerment of the Spirit of God is indispensable to the ministry of proclamation. Arturo Azurdia
Would you pray in a special way for the preaching of the Word in your church tomorrow?
If you are a Brick, would you come by my study for prayer at 8:30 tomorrow? I often plead with people in our church to come pray with me before the morning services. The reason is that in my own…
Prayer lessons from Jesus
Pastor Jeremy Carr reflects on our Lord’s example in prayer. Early in Jesus’ ministry, he is experiencing great success. His fame is spreading through Galilee as he casts out demons and heals many sick people. After one particularly busy day…
A good quote for pastors to consider on Sunday . . .
A good quote for pastors to consider on Sunday and every other day of the week. A preacher whose chief power is not in studious prayer is, to that extent, a man who does not know his business. A stringent…
“Fast Food”: It should be a matter of “when,” not “if”
I am having the right kind of fast food for lunch today, meaning I’m having no food at all. Rather than allowing my stomach to always pound out marching orders, I am using the extra time to focus on prayer…