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Tag Archives: prayer
The Incredible Salvation of God
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
Posted in Evangelicals, Gospel, Miscellaneous, prayer
Tagged answers to prayer, Evangelism, mercy, prayer
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James 1:5-7 Revisited: Nothing Doubting
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
Posted in Miscellaneous, prayer
Tagged doubt, faith, Hermas, James 1:5-7, prayer, Shepherd of Hermas
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James 1:5-7: Faith and Doubt
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
Posted in prayer, Through the Bible
Tagged answers to prayer, doubt, faith, James 1:5-7, prayer, wisdom
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In the Name of Jesus
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
Morning by Morning
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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Tagged devotions, hearing god, holy spirit, Isaiah 50 4, led by the Spirit, morning devotions, prayer
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Groanings Too Deep To Be Uttered
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
Groanings Too Deep To Be Uttered
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
Posted in Modern Doctrines
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12-14, 1 Corinthians 14, charismatic, interpretation, pentecostal, prayer, spiritual gifts, tongues
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Holy Distraction
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
Posted in Holiness, prayer
Tagged distraction, hearing god, holy spirit, led by the Spirit, prayer
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Keeping Track of Miracles
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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Tagged africa, atheism, encouragement, kenya, miracles, missions, prayer, prophecy
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Luke 11 Mini-Commentary
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 →