Category Archives: prayer

Do the miracles of Jesus depend on the recipient’s faith?

Yes and no. In Matthew 13 we find Jesus back in His hometown. The people had heard of the wonders He had done, but were skeptical. It is here Jesus said a prophet is not without honor except in his … Continue reading

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New Study Begins Next Week, Monday Jan. 19

Before Christmas we finished a six-part series on our call to be as children. For more on that theme, see my book The Call to Wonder. One week from today, January 19 we will begin a new Bible study called … Continue reading

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What’s Coming Up For Your Next Bible Study?

So glad you asked. Before Christmas we finished a six-part series on our call to be as children. For more on that theme, see my book The Call to Wonder. Two weeks from today, January 19 we will begin a … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Christmas Presents: A Christmas Tradition

This week’s Special Christmas Eve Podcast

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Giving Thanks in Times Like These And All Others

I will not dispute that these are not the best of times. As a nation we are drowning in red ink. Around the globe, soldiers, civilians and believers are falling by the sword. Yet, the liturgy of our year, by … Continue reading

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Monsters ‘R’ Us: Killers and the Killers Who Kill Them

I remember it like it was yesterday. Bill Stewart was a reporter for ABC News. At a roadblock set up by government soldiers in Nicaragua he was ordered down on the ground and then shot point blank behind his ear. … Continue reading

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Praise Him Above Ye Heavenly Host: War of the Worlds

I don’t, in all honesty, have much knowledge of this peculiar movement. I’m pretty sure it involves a great deal of prayer, in particular prayer against demonic powers that are believed to have some sort of proprietary sway over a … Continue reading

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Resting in His Providence, Working For His Kingdom

To suggest that wisdom is always balanced seems to me to be a bit, well, unbalanced. Whoever first uttered the words of wisdom, “moderation in all things,” should, I believe, have healed himself. All things? Isn’t that a bit extreme? … Continue reading

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Angels, Angels Everywhere- Messengers of Unbelief

Being sick has its advantages. I am constantly encouraged when sick by the willingness of others to pray. I am grateful for the prayers, and goaded to be a more faithful prayer warrior myself. It is also a timely reminder … Continue reading

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How does the church effectively serve the believer?

For almost a year now I’ve been publishing a weekly blog piece under the Ask RC heading on the nature and calling of the church. I have been persuaded for decades that one of the great weaknesses inside the church … Continue reading

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