I spent the first part of the week at a conference designed to help me (and others) be Better Preachers. It was a great two days, I am glad for the opportunity I had to attend. Last night a young man responded asking for prayer. I talk about that response in today's video blog: http://youtu.be/Wa0sXf4HqSs … Continue reading An Example from a Young Christian
Prayer
A Midweek Prayer
My Father and Creator, Thank You!Thank You for the night's rest.Thank You for the new day.Thank You for Your renewed mercy each new day brings.Thank You for the fellowship I have with Your people - the Church, the Body of Your Son.Thank You for Your Word as the standard for my lfe.Thank You for Your … Continue reading A Midweek Prayer
Will You Join Me in Prayer
James simple says, " . . . Pray for one another . . ." (Jas 5:16). Paul says, "Praying always" and "Pray without ceasing" (Eph 6:18; 1 Ths 5:17). We receive encouragement from scriptures to intercede on behalf of others. This past week many have asked me to pray for them and with them, not … Continue reading Will You Join Me in Prayer
A Personal Prayer
Dear Lord, You know me, better than I know myself. You know my strengths and my weaknesses. This morning I continue to ask You to: KEEP me from be too talkative. Help me to realize I do not have to say something on every subject on every occasion. DELIVER me from wanting to and trying … Continue reading A Personal Prayer
Prayer
From the files, PRAYER Author: unknown, even after a Google search. I got up early one morning, And rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish, I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, And heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered; He answered, "You … Continue reading Prayer
A Thought on Worship
On my desk is a quote that I have no idea where it came from. It could be original with me -- naw! Here it is: "We all come to worship as unworthy sinners in need of and relying on the grace of God." Dear Father, Thank You for Your saving grace. Thank you for … Continue reading A Thought on Worship
Prayer at Public School
Shh! Don't tell anyone what I saw Tuesday night at a Public School Football game. During the fourth quarter a freshman fell down to his knees on the field after a play. After the paramedics looked at him, they stabilized his neck, placed him on a backboard, gurney and took him to the hospital for further tests. … Continue reading Prayer at Public School
Prayer
Last night at our Summer Series at Parrish, Keith Jones from Calera, Alabama spoke to us about "Jesus' Life of Prayer." It was a very rich study -- thanks Keith! Here is the acronym that he closed his lesson with: Prayer ACTS: Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication. Take time to really look at what each of … Continue reading Prayer
Driving Thought 