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Prayer and Fasting

There is a story in Matthew 17, where a man brought his son to Jesus’s disciples for healing. Jesus had travelled with Peter, James and John to a mountain for his transfiguration. Upon his return, the man met him at the foot of the mountain. “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers… Continue reading Prayer and Fasting

How to use Themes in Your Prayers (Ruth 2.19, 20) ‣ Praying Through the Bible

Blessed be the man who took notice of you Blessed be he by the LORD, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead. Background Up to this point in the book of Ruth, we have encountered a prayer of intercession, a prayer-vow, and a prayer of blessing. In the last reading (2:19–20), Boaz… Continue reading How to use Themes in Your Prayers (Ruth 2.19, 20) ‣ Praying Through the Bible

A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9

A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9. Today’s study includes returning to the fundamentals, hearing and responding to the Gospel message, the importance of prayer, God’s will, and spiritual wisdom and understanding. A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9 Returning to the Fundamentals V.5b You have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel… Every sport involves teaching the fundamentals. They… Continue reading A Study of Colossians 1:5b-9

Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin

Protecting and Cleaning Your Spiritual House Main Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5 Secondary Passage: Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21 NIV Recently, I discovered a snake, an unwelcome visitor, in my… Continue reading Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin

The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society

In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words, “Let him who is without… Continue reading The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society

What Are You Missing?

FOMO, it’s a thing. In fact, Psych Central recognizes it as a valid mental disorder requiring therapy. While predominately connected to social media addiction, it seems its tentacles reach into other areas such as social gatherings, events, even the latest gossip or news. The constant question, “What Are You Missing?” drives most people to literal distraction. In all of… Continue reading What Are You Missing?