The bible is full of crazy promises that are hard to understand. For example, it would seem that God gives us a blank check with this: If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that … Continue reading A Blank Check
Prayer
Neglecting to Pray.
Lately, I have been thinking that life is not as easy as it should be. Maybe you can relate. Sin seems closer to me, and I'm succumbing to temptation (gluttony). Things in the news bother me more that it should. On the other hand, I am sharing the gospel quite a bit, but, somehow, things … Continue reading Neglecting to Pray.
Daily Prayer
Recently, I wrote about impudent, daily prayer. Daily prayer is healthy, and things go so much better when I do it. However, it's easy to let it slide. One day then turns to two; and before long my routine is shot. I realize that reading my bible right away in the morning sets the course … Continue reading Daily Prayer
Impudent Prayer
In my last post, I wrote about a routine of starting the day our right with bible reading and prayer, particularly regarding spiritual warfare. Today, I'm going to share a little bit on what the bible refers to as "impudent" prayer. This was from listening to John MacArthur's recent sermon series "Don't Be Afraid To … Continue reading Impudent Prayer
The Joy Of Abiding!
The other day I wrote about prayer and referenced John 15:7-8, one of the "ask me anything" verses. I'm still hanging around John 15. I can't seem to get it stuck in my head about just how huge of a thing this is, and I keep coming back to it. John 15:16 16 You did not … Continue reading The Joy Of Abiding!