Good Morning Friends, One thing I have learned in life is that the sharing of a friendship in Christ can be a powerful experience. Of course, it does not have to be limited in its scope to a special population or a particular church congregation or prayer group as is often the case. There is a universal … Continue reading What Can We Learn From The First Pentecost And The Days Leading Up To It?
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What, Or Better Yet, Who Do We Love?
Good Morning Friends, Today we consider the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ question to Peter about his love. And as we think about this, we contemplate the reality of the temptations of those things we think we love and the challenge of doing the will of God. And though I would not say that God leads … Continue reading What, Or Better Yet, Who Do We Love?
Are We Energized With Holy Spirit Encouragement?
Good Morning Friends, There is a joy in sharing the Gospel and sometimes a bit of it is humorous. Think about Paul and his knack for starting riots. Not exactly a unifying action but still in the will of God if only to teach us a lesson that God can use a relatively unhealthy, troublemaking, … Continue reading Are We Energized With Holy Spirit Encouragement?
How Authentic Is Our Love and Leadership in Prayer When Confronting Jealousy?
Good Morning Friends, Today we are looking at the Lord’s prayer and a passage from 2 Corinthians about the seduction of the church akin to the seduction of Eve. It flirts with the reality of selfish and possessive love in leaders that can lead to strife and a devouring passion that destroys happiness and kindles … Continue reading How Authentic Is Our Love and Leadership in Prayer When Confronting Jealousy?
Why Do We Not Pray More Often?
Good Morning Friends, The benefits of prayer are so amazing. Science supports the idea that prayer improves self-control, makes us nicer and more forgiving. Research suggests that prayer has tangible health benefits of offsetting the negative effects of stress and even increases trust. I guess some may feel too guilty to pray. And others may … Continue reading Why Do We Not Pray More Often?
Just How Many Burdens Can We Carry On The Journey Of Evangelism?
Good Morning Friends, Traveling as a child, some things were too heavy to lift, so I was content that my parents picked up the weight of the luggage. But now as I have matured, I can bear a greater load. The same is true for our emotional and spiritual burdens as well as physical ones. … Continue reading Just How Many Burdens Can We Carry On The Journey Of Evangelism?
What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith?
Good Morning Friends, We never know what is going to happen when the Lord is at work helping us to feel and perceive something that first requires faith. It all unfolds on the journey one step at a time. We can be convinced of what is going to happen, but the Word of God shows … Continue reading What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith?
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