faith

Undistracted Prayer

Convicted. Again. I am a prayer-less wonder. I have learned of yet another Kingdom worker who spends hours (HOURS) on his knees before entering his day. And it shows – in his heart, his hope, his vision, …

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Commissioned

You have been commissioned to participate in the Great Commission. So have I. It’s the commission (“…go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19) we are all aware of it, but few take it seriously. Our …

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Invite Them Outside

Do you love a little person in your life – or a bunch of little people between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) This post is for you. …

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P.R.A.Y.

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. Psalm 62:5a This promise speaks to me of prayer. The acronym P.R.A.Y. is a helpful tool for me as I explore ways to find rest for my soul. P.  Pause …

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God Speaks

God speaks to us through creation. He speaks to us through his Word. God speaks to us through quiet hearts. When I was little, I was baffled—BAFFLED—by Jesus’ desire to pray. “Why would Jesus want to pray? Prayer …

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An Introduction to Prayer: Part 1

Prayer. If I’m really honest, I have to admit I find it easier to spend ten minutes talking about God than ten minutes talking to God. My life bears evidence of this reality too often. My growth can be meager. My fruit …

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What Must Follow Conviction?

Confession.When it comes to embracing the rhythm and rest of Sabbath keeping, conviction is likely the first step, but the next step is always confession. It’s where the rubber hits the road. Confession means agreeing with God. …

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Remember the Sabbath

God says, “Remember the Sabbath.I forget.I forget a lot.Even though this commandment gets little attention, it’s an easy one to “keep” by most standards. You go church and 60 minutes later the duty is done, Sabbath is …

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Predictable Prayer

Do you love a little person – or a bunch of little people between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) This post is for you. Think Because that’s …

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