Tag Archives: prayer

Goals; November 10, 2025


Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. This particular verse is really being put to the test right now, with all the political divisions that are … Continue reading

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Prayer; October 26, 2025


Philippians 2:27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. This one verse completely refutes all the “name it and … Continue reading

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The Middle East; October 19, 2025


Galatians 4:29 At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now. And here we have a clear, concise, theological explanation for the mess in the Middle … Continue reading

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Public Prayer; September 28, 2025


John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” Prayer can get complicated. It is talking to God … Continue reading

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Prayer; September 27, 2025


John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” We don’t often think about how prayer changed after Jesus’ resurrection. We automatically tack, “In Jesus’ name, … Continue reading

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Government; July 28, 2025


Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;    when the wicked rule, the people groan. Probably citizens of every country can identify with this verse! The problem comes in defining “righteous” and “wicked.” Lots of names are being thrown around in … Continue reading

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Prayer; July 27, 2025


Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,    even their prayers are detestable. This is a little detail that a lot of people overlook. We can go through all the right motions, but if our hearts aren’t turned … Continue reading

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God’s Way; July 20, 2025


Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,    but it is the ruin of those who do evil. This is a truth I have observed over the years, and it can be very ironic. For those who are … Continue reading

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The Transcendence of God; June 27, 2025


Psalm 89:8 Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?    You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. David is the most famous Psalmist, several are credited to a particular branch of the Levites, and some are simply anonymous. However, this one is specifically … Continue reading

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Walking with God; June 26, 2025


Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, Lord,    that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart,    that I may fear your name. This particular prayer of David should be universal to every believer. We all experience “a divided heart” at times. We have … Continue reading

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