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Category Archives: Prayer
The Model Prayer
Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us what many Christians call “The Lord’s Prayer”. Many scholars refer to it as “The Model Prayer”, because it is an outline for how we should properly pray. … Continue reading
I Am Resolved
I hope it’s not too late to address the subject of New Year’s resolutions. I also hope that if you made any, you have been able to keep them so far! It’s always a good idea to try to improve … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged 1 Tim.4:15, 1 Tim.4:8, progress, resolutions, self-improvement
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After Christmas
What do you do after Christmas? (I mean besides paying bills and trying to lose weight!). The post-holiday season can be a letdown for many people. The excitement and merriment are past. Get-togethers with family and friends are over. The … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged generosity, magi, Matt.2:1-12, offering meditation, seeking Jesus, wise men, worship
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Being Thankful
I am writing this on the Friday before Thanksgiving. This is the time of year when most people try to be as thankful as we should be all year long. It is also the time of year when we dig … Continue reading
When Time Is Short
A doctor gave his patient a thorough examination and solemnly announced, “I think you have about ten more to live.” Deeply alarmed, the man replied, “Ten what!? Years? Months?” The doctor answered, “Nine, eight, seven…” What do we do when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged 1 Peter 4:7-11, Christ's return, love, second coming, sermon idea, serving God, the end of all things, using our gifts
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Fill Up Your Senses with God
John Denver wrote a beautiful song to the love of his life, his wife Annie. In that song he tells her, “You fill up my senses…” He wanted her to know that she was a very special part of his … Continue reading
King Jesus
All four gospel writers record the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem shortly before his crucifixion. Following the account in Mark 11 we see that Jesus rode on a colt, fulfilling the Messianic prophecy of Zech.9:9, which says, “Rejoice greatly, … Continue reading
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Tagged fruitful living, King Jesus, sermon idea, triumphal entry, worship
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Prayer in the Early Church
The early church did not consider prayer simply a “good thing”. They thought that it was the main thing! The Christians in the book of Acts realized that they were dependent on God and that prayer was their connection to … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, church growth, depending on God, early church, priorities
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Devoted to Communion
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” –Acts 2:42. In the above verse, Luke, the historian of the early church, lists some of the most important activities that were … Continue reading
The Christian Mindset
How we think determines how we act. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a proper mindset if we want to behave in a Christian manner. The Bible often addresses this issue. One such passage is Phil.4:4-9. This Scripture begins … Continue reading
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