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10 Ways to Spice Up Your Prayer Life
Lately I’ve been compiling a list of creative ideas to develop really good prayer habits. I want to share that list with you as well as give you the opportunity to share you’re own ideas. My prayer life needs to … Continue reading
Depending on God: A Lesson from the Book of Jonah
It strikes me that, often times, I’m a lot like Jonah. I don’t mean that I actively seek to foil the revealed plan of God. Rather, I frequently behave as though future outcomes depend solely on my actions—as though the success or failure of a given endeavor rests completely on me. I wonder how much time and energy I have wasted pursuing certain goals—whether in my personal life or in my ministry—because I have failed to bring my pursuits before the Lord. Continue reading
Rejoice in Sledgehammers
Some scripture is like a sledgehammer. Powerful, simple, and strong; able to smash through every and any excuse. When I read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I am reminded of a sledgehammer. It states: ”Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged anger, bitterness, Despair, Give Thanks, God's will, In Christ, prayer, rejoice, Sledgehammer
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We Cried Out and You Answered!
Do you remember where Faith was nearly one year ago (Feb 2011) in regard to cornerstone initiative #1 from our strategic plan—the establishment of a student ministry and counseling center at Purdue? After two years of searching, we had exhausted … Continue reading
Praying Like An Apostle: Joy, Love and What is Best
In our last post, we identified a number of excuses that we often use when prayer has not been a consistent habit. We addressed those individually, but it is helpful to have a big picture view that puts all of … Continue reading
Praying Like An Apostle, Part 3: Excuses, Excuses?
Review: After reading through 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, 1 Thessalonians3:9-13 and Colossians 1:9-14 what have your learned about Paul’s prayer habits, and how is it impacting yours? After reading Paul’s prayers, I have learned that I need to change. Thanks to God’s … Continue reading
How Should You Respond to Children Who Don’t Obey God? Part 3
Parenting is included in the statement Jesus made when He said, “Without me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). We need our Lord’s strength, His wisdom, His presence, and His blessings in the parenting process. Accomplishing this important responsibility without … Continue reading
Posted in Questions and Answers, Tips and Tools
Tagged disobedience, parenting, patience, prayer, rebellion
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Praying Like an Apostle, Part 2: A Passion for People
If you read the first post (Praying like an Apostle: Framework and Content), let me followup by asking you a few questions. Signs of Grace – Did you see your friends and family grow in love, faith, or perseverance such that it caused … Continue reading
Praying Like an Apostle, Part 1: Framework and Content
Have you ever struggled praying, whether it be the disipline of setting aside time to pray, or knowing how to pray? If you gather a bunch of Christians together and ask them what part of their walk with God they … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tools
Tagged apostle, D.A. Carson, Faith Community Institute, FCI, grace, Paul, prayer, praying, Series: Praying Like an Apostle
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2 Things I’m Changing After a Local Policeman Was Stabbed
Last week I was driving down State Road 26 about 2 miles from our church when a policeman pulled up behind me and turned on his flashing lights. I won’t take the time to explain why I know the drill … Continue reading →