Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 8
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 8 The disciples had witnessed Jesus’ supernatural lifestyle and concluded it was because He prayed consistently. So, they asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) Jesus answered their request by giving them principles of prayer,...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 7
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 7 In this series, we have been examining the Lord’s prayer, or prayer model. Last week we examined the petitionary aspect of prayer. After we ask God for daily needs and provision, we are to ask God for pardon. Jesus links the two...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 6
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 6 We all face major decisions, crossroads, and at times evil in life. Learn to value quality time with God in prayer to hear from Him, get His perspective and direction. Gordon Lindsay, twentieth-century minister and co-founder of Christ...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 5
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 5 We have been studying the significance of the Lord’s prayer. In answering the disciples' question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1), Jesus gave principles for effective prayer (Luke 11:2-4). Because prayer was central to the...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 4
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 4 Throughout the Bible and Church history, we see example after example of the power of prayer. God chooses to use humanity, through prayer, to move mountains and change the course of history. God is sovereign, but in His sovereignty, He...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 3
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 3 Answered prayer is to be expected for the follower of Christ. In fact, I believe answered prayer should be the norm, not the exception. Jesus exemplified an expectant prayer life. And so should you and I! Let’s continue this important...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 2
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 2 As I mentioned last week, I want to examine Jesus’ prayer life and what He taught the disciples about prayer over the next couple of weeks. A confident prayer life gets answers to prayer! It is vital you and I learn the prayer principles...
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Lord, Teach Us to Pray Over the next couple of weeks, I want to examine Jesus’ prayer life and what He taught the disciples about prayer. A confident prayer life gets answers to prayer! It is vital you and I learn the prayer principles Jesus taught. By the way,...
Dwelling in the Secret Place
Dwelling in the Secret Place – Psalm 91 Irrespective of uncertainties we face in life, as believers, we can confidently abide in God and His promises. Remaining confident in God and His Word assures us of remaining in God’s peace and joy. When we dwell in the secret...
Freedom in Christ
Freedom In Christ We celebrated Independence Day last week here in the US. The occasion reminded me of the ultimate freedom we have through Jesus Christ. I shared how Jesus is our Liberator. I used as a text Luke 4:18-19: The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He...
