Come on, we all know it. “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10) Of course we know the rest, but let’s pause right there for a moment. Let’s consider some questions. ...
Read More »5 Reasons to Keep Praying
In the midst of trial and tribulation, it can seem like your prayers are bouncing off the floors of heaven—never reaching the Maker, the One who can change the course of history. You pray, and pray, and pray and yet, despite your greatest prayer warrior efforts, nothing seems to change. ...
Read More »Seek God in Prayer, Even if The Answer is “No”
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9, NIV) Luke 11:9 says: seek Him. It kind of sounds a little too simple. After all, when we are praying we are ...
Read More »Here Today–Gone Tomorrow
When the earthquake struck in Nepal a few days ago, video footage showed people going about their day as usual. Tourists were sightseeing and snapping photos. Natives were walking to work or to a friend’s house to visit. Children were playing in the streets just as innocently as any other ...
Read More »Matthew Henry: Faith and Hope In Suffering
Some readers may have heard of Rev. Matthew Henry, and in fact some may have used and read some of Mr. Henry’s biblical commentaries. Matthew Henry (d. 1714) is one of the most respected biblical scholars of the past three hundred years; his work is exhaustive–yet inspired and relevant. But ...
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