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Luke 11 Mini-Commentary

Posted on 04/11/2020 by

I have been following the daily Bible reading plan from “Our Daily Bread” (odb.org) the last couple weeks. Today one of the chapters was Luke 11. These are the verses I highlighted and why. Luke 11:9-10 “I tell you, keep … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Salvation of God

Posted on 03/25/2015 by

I think this story will encourage all of you. It’s true. Almost 30 years ago I ran an auto insurance agency in Germany for a company called Fortune. One day a clearly bewildered lady came in with a friend to … Continue reading →

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James 1:5-7 Revisited: Nothing Doubting

Posted on 01/16/2015 by

We talked once about James 1:5-7 and how frightening it is that our prayers might not be answered because of a little doubt. What we determined was that the issue was not a little doubt that our prayers might be … Continue reading →

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James 1:5-7: Faith and Doubt

Posted on 11/14/2014 by

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Jesus

Posted on 06/13/2014 by

I have heard several definitions of what it means to pray “in the name of Jesus.” I have heard even more of what it means to baptize in the name of Jesus. I want to suggest that we don’t need … Continue reading →

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Morning by Morning

Posted on 10/13/2013 by

The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary. He wakens me morning by morning. He wakens my ear to hear as those … Continue reading →

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Groanings Too Deep To Be Uttered

Posted on 02/09/2013 by

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we do not know what to pray for like we should. However, the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. ~Romans 8:26 Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Groanings Too Deep To Be Uttered

Posted on 02/08/2013 by

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we do not know what to pray for like we should. However, the Spirit himself makes interession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. ~Romans 8:26 Let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Holy Distraction

Posted on 12/17/2012 by

Christians are not ordinary people. As the apostle Peter puts it, we are partakers of the divine nature equipped with everything we need for life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3-4). We are sons of God, led by the Spirit of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Track of Miracles

Posted on 07/03/2011 by

Because of the sorts of things I do online, I end up running across atheist arguments or in debates with atheists, at least occasionally. It can be amazing how confident they are that Christians’ prayers don’t get answered. I’m so … Continue reading →

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