Category Archives: prayer

Does God want me to be happy?

The Bible is replete with warnings. Those yet outside of His grace are warned of the certainty of judgment. Those weighing life and death are warned to consider the cost before taking up the cross. And those born from above … Continue reading

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V is for Vim, Vigor and Vitality

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Blah, Blah, Blahg

My reputation is often savagely assaulted in the Devil’s great gossip tool, the world wide web. There’s plenty to talk about, since I not only have plenty of sin in my life, but some of my most spectacular sins are … Continue reading

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Parable of the Midnight Visitor; Catechism 79; Ex Opere Operato

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How should Christians face such rapid cultural marginalization?

In the great battle that is the culture war Christians are in rapid and chaotic retreat. On issues of sexuality we are deemed backward, hateful and hypocritical. To speak in defense of marriage is, in the minds of the world, … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 75- We Must Wash Our Wives in the Word How easy it is to be shocked at the wrong thing. Ephesians chapter 5 brings us a frightening analogy. Paul tells us that the relationship between a husband and wife … Continue reading

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Should we pray “…if it be Thy will?”

Certain people have created some level of controversy over this question. Some seem to believe that when we bring our petitions before the Lord we are exhibiting a lack of faith if we acknowledge our desire that His will be … Continue reading

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Revival; Bible in 5 Minutes, Haggai

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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When We Rise Up

Rituals are habits of remembrance. We give thanks before we eat to remember that God is our provider and to gratefully acknowledge Him as such. We celebrate advent to remember the joy of the incarnation. Neither of these are required … Continue reading

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Three Men and a Lady

Special Mothers’ Day Edition

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