Prayer and the Ministry of the Word

How important are they? The church was growing, so much so that certain widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. There arose a complaint. Acts 6 The apostles called the church together and stated, “It is not desirable that we should leave the...

That I May Know Him – Week 23

Scripture reading is the only way into the fullness of God. Without God’s word, we are powerless against the devil and subject to the world. Jesus said, in His prayer to the Father, before being offered up as our sacrifice: “I do not pray that You should take them out...

Why Pray?

Here are some reasons why. Prayer is our communication with God. Prayer, with the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, is our transformation from God. Prayer changes us into the image of Christ. Prayer is our way to bring our needs to God and receive His peace to guard...

That I May Know Him – Week 22

Pentecost, where we celebrate the giving of the Law through the Spirit and not the letter. We are in or near Pentecost Sunday (depending on the year you use this reading schedule). Pentecost is the day Israel celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments through Moses...

Surprise!

Last Tuesday, I was surprised by God. I went into our staff meeting last Tuesday expecting the normal and was surprised by many friends and colleagues as they sang, “Happy Birthday to you.” I was totally surprised! It wasn’t a party because Brian Rogers had said I...
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