A Model for Prayer (Part 1)

A Model for Prayer (Part 1)

Few things say as much about the true level and depth of our care for others as does our commitment (or lack thereof) to pray for them. As Paul opens his letter to the Philippians,... Read More »
The Mystery of Prayer (Part 3)

The Mystery of Prayer (Part 3)

The Fellowship of Prayer
Bouncing off our discussion of Wednesday, it is important to remember that prayer is not a subordinate going to their... Read More »
The Mystery of Prayer (Part 2)

The Mystery of Prayer (Part 2)

The Essence of Prayer
On Monday we started to consider together the mystery of prayer. Today, I would like us to go one step further by asking,... Read More »
The Mystery of Prayer (Part 1)

The Mystery of Prayer (Part 1)

J. Vernon McGee said, “I have never been as smart as I was when I was a freshman in seminary.” I feel the weight of that. As a young man in Bible college and then in ministry,... Read More »
A Demanding Application (Part 3)

A Demanding Application (Part 3)

Today we close our look at the good Samaritan, and see Jesus draw out the application to his parable. It is an application both unexpected and unwelcome, not only by the lawyer... Read More »
A Surprising Picture (Part 2)

A Surprising Picture (Part 2)

We are considering together the parable known as “The Good Samaritan,” and, to this point, a lawyer is questioning Jesus. He  has sought to justify himself and his... Read More »
Who Is My Neighbor? (Part 1)

Who Is My Neighbor? (Part 1)

For the next few days, I would like to consider with you what must be seen as one of the most familiar and popular of all the parables taught by Christ—the story of the good... Read More »
How Can We Encourage Others? (Part 3)

How Can We Encourage Others? (Part 3)

This is not an option! Because of the frailty of the human heart and the nature of our fallen world, all of us are in need of encouragement. I feel this is part of the genius of... Read More »
Why Do We Need Encouragement? (Part 2)

Why Do We Need Encouragement? (Part 2)

There are forces in our world that conspire together to erode away the joy of living. These forces can by subtle or they can be blatant, but they are nonetheless real and significant.... Read More »
The Gift of Encouragement (Part 1)

The Gift of Encouragement (Part 1)

In the made-for-TV movie “Something For Joey,” Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti made of gift of his Heisman to his little brother who was suffering with leukemia. It... Read More »
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