The Lord’s Prayer, as taught by Christ our Savior and Lord The Prayer of Simple Faith. The believer’s model for prayer. We are to pray in this manner. Matthew 6:9-13: What does each phrase express? What is the Lord teaching us by these precious words? Well, He is teaching us… To be specific. To be reverent. To be basic. To…
THE QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER AND THE ADDICTED WHO FEEL DEJECTED ARE THE OBJECT OF THIS STUDY. THE DEFINITION OF FAITH: CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF GOD We believe in a transcendent God, all-powerful, yet personable. But, so much about life cannot be understood rationally, especially unanswered prayer. Can we talk? I’m not certain that prayer is as complex as…
IF ONLY… If only everyone respected the Lord, they would respect each other. If only everyone loved the Lord, they would love each other. If only everyone were a giver, there would be no getters. If only everyone was a servant, there would be no needs. If only everyone was obedient, there would be no crime. If only there was…
PRAYER IS THE EXERCISE OF FAITH WHY PRAY? “I feel better when I pray.” “I feel better after I pray.” “Somehow, I am reassured when I pray.” “Somehow, I know God hears me and He will do what is best.” These statements are perhaps how we all feel when we pray, and maybe the answer to why pray? is no…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, PRAYER, AND MEDITATION “Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10). Let us walk honestly in the day, not in strife and envying, but let us walk together with brotherly love and Christian integrity. You cannot dislike a brother and pretend to his face that you love…
Please open God’s Word of Truth to 1 Peter 5:5-11 and peruse these verses in your very own Bible. The idea of Bible study is just that – study. Study of Scripture is for your edification and your own personal benefit – it is listening to the Holy Spirit as you do so. Bible study is a very serious undertaking….
From generation to generation, history, vocabulary (word definitions and usage), education (or a lack of education), philosophy, new scientific discoveries, and technological advances all contribute to change the future and the history of the way we think and develop our intellectualism. Having said this, there is and always has been three basic systems of human perception: Empiricism – reality through…
Our primary function as believers is spiritual growth through the inhale and the exhale of God’s Word (studying and meditating upon His Truths, then applying what we learn to every detail of life) and its constant application to the details of life. When hardships, difficulties, and even suffering cause us undue pressure or pain, we are to draw upon God’s…
Inspiration from God is subtle, but sometimes it can be a wonderful experience. Have you ever considered keeping track of your meditations? You must be on guard to recognize God’s inspiration, against your own desires. Write down your meditations and keep them as a sort of ‘diary’ of your personal and quiet walk with the Lord. Review them often. Compare…
PRAYER IS TALKING TO GOD – MEDITATION IS LISTENING TO GOD God communicates with man through His Word, by His Holy Spirit, by prayer, and especially through meditation. “And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24). “Call unto me, and I will answer you,…
When the believer really loves and appreciates the Lord, the believer is thirsty for God’s Word. The Bible is “the Mind of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:16). If you want to think like Christ, then you need to know the Mind of Christ. The Mind of Christ is divine viewpoint. As a guideline, thirty minutes with an open Bible is imperative…
“The real battle in life takes place in the soul, for the soul.” – C. S. Craig Recognition, Affirmation, Approbation Recognition and the need for approval are deep-seated in the soul of humanity. The need for affirmation is a necessary ingredient in all of us. Approbation, however, is one manifestation of the lust-patterns of the soul, and has been an…