What is the nature of prayer? Is prayer always asking God to do something? Or, is prayer a way to align my living with God’s direction? Jesus tells us to ask, seek and knock. Matthew 7:7 promises we will receive, find and see doors open. Is prayer a tool to get God to […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth and baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and burial, Through the strength of His resurrection and ascension, Through the strength of His return and judgment of doom. I arise today In the prayers of patriarchs, In the preaching of the apostles, In faith of matriarchs, […]
What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it a CROSS in your pocket or around your neck? Or is it a taking up your cross and following Jesus? Is it your name recorded in a church roll book? Or the role Christ plays in your life? Is it a decision you made years […]
What will you give up for lent? Will you take up a spiritual practice to grow closer to Jesus? How will you sacrifice so as to draw nearer to the cross? Twenty five years ago, Connie taught an aerobics class at our church. I kidded with her about her dance class, assured with my daily 6 […]
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