During a benediction he shall bow down, and then arise at the mention of God's name (Ber. 13a). The higher one's rank the more lowly should one's conduct be. Thus, the ordinary worshiper bows at the beginning and end of the 'Amidah and of Modim; the high priest bows at every ...
We enjoyed our recreation day at the beginning of the trip (desert first!) instead of at the end as usual, resting Steven and Judith, by going on a safari. This turned out to be perfect for getting to know the couple and their hearts, as we let them know us and gain their trust. ...
And furthermore, wishing to open up the way to heavenly salvation – he manifested himself to our first parents from the very beginning.”6 He invited them to intimate communion with himself and clothed them with resplendent grace and justice. 55 This revelation was not broken off by our ...
One can use the ACTS prayer method by setting aside a specific time and place for prayer, and beginning with Adoration, followed by Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. It is important to be honest and sincere in each component, and to allow time for reflection and listening to God. ...
In Honduran culture, it is very common (and economically necessary) for young adults to continue living with their parents well into their twenties and/or until they get married (even as they work, go to college, etc.), so our teenage daughters’ sudden departure left in its wake many ...
The corners of both books are bent down, exclamation points and asterisks dance in the margins. When I finished each book, I promptly started over at the beginning again. Fleury and Doyle’s poems sound truth in me like a struck gong. They take me into still places, new insights, and ...
In his gospel letter, Luke says in verse 3 that he has “carefully investigated everything from the beginning.” A physician doesn’t deal with anything but fact. Luke is the only one who tells about the woman who was “bent double,” as some translations say. He says she has been ...
Good morning to all of you. I hope you are having a great beginning to this Lord’s Day and are planning to attend church so you can study and worship Him. Thankfulness-Day 24 I am thankful for each person of all ages who attends church with me, with you, and in all the other ch...
in Kasei is also beginning the setting up of a Bible college using the Mt. Zion Bible Institute curriculum to train more men for ministry. Please pray for this new ministry, and especially for Joshua Sitet as he leads it. 4 Tuesday We thank God for how he provided for the church. Even...
BEYOND BEGINNING What about a strategy for those ready to move beyond a basic, or entry level prayer plan? In part 2, we will look at how to use the most famous prayer in history as a guideline for your own prayer life. For now, praise, supplication, intercession, and confession can ...