Because It Honors God When We Call Upon Him One of the main reasons God invites us to pray is that he is glorified through prayer. When we pray, it shows that we are dependent upon the Lord. We absolutely need Jesus to work mightily in our lives. We need him to provide for us, st...
This deep sea of joy is made available to us as weobeyGod–another reality that makes some bristle. They don’t realize when Christ tells us to follow God’s ways, he’s not trying to make our lives miserable. He’s showing us the way to enjoyabundance of life(John 15:9-11; John...
I know God answers prayer!" I have been asked the question: "Has God always given you just what you have asked for?" Oh no! For Him to have done so would have been great unkindness. For instance: when I was a young woman I prayed for three years that God would grant me a ...
The daywillcome when we enjoy almost-unbroken communion and it will be all the sweeter for the wait. Meanwhile, there are habits-of-thought to embrace that will advance your progress toward that day: BE ATTENTIVE TO MY ATTRIBUTES Stay alert to discover reminders of Me everywhere. And let ea...
I believe God is big enough to carry our doubts, criticisms, anger, confusion, and frustration, but there often seems to be no explanation as to why things happen. Yes, we are free to question God, but we need to develop patience for God will reveal the answers only when we are ready...
Colossians 1:3-4We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints… 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our praye...
Is God really that arbitrary in delving out mercy? What human or goldy parent if able to intervene in suffering does so for one child and the not the suffering of their other child. Where do we go to find answers? Is the Bible our only source for answers about prayer?
1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. One thing that will amaze us when we finally see Him will beHis Holiness and His Mighty Power!
So, is this a good sample of humanity? No. But because they have them in large numbers, a million answers, it looks like really solid stuff. These are the kinds of problems you run into when you rely on crowdsourcing for something like ethical problems. For instance, this approach tends...
Last, at least for this post, we can bring the delight ofnatureinto our spirits, much as we enjoy bringing plants and flowers into our homes. Have you noticed that when we take the time to marvel at the intricacies of a leaf or petal, our pleasure is expanded further?