You are talking and I am listening. I am talking and you are listening. You repeat what I said to you. I repeat what you said to me. We agree that’s what has been said. Then off we do something completely different to what the conversation was about. Crunch time hits and questions fly around […]
Read More The Team: Founded On Essential CommunicationPaul is on a roll in the first part of his letter to the Ephesians. He’s painted this glorious explosion of praise at how great this God is that we serve. It’s on that basis as well as the good report that he’s received that pulls him into prayer. The point of that prayer can […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Powerful Prayer Points Part OneI love this video on a very important issue for believers to consider. From experience I know that prayerlessness is a precursor to other influences poisoning the well of good communication between God and I. This is well worth contemplating seriously. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Pray Without Ceasing?He’s an interesting character this Ravenhill. His passion is fascinating. His encouragement to pray is worth considering. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Lord Teach us to Pray – Leonard RavenhillIt makes me chuckle sometimes considering the journey I have taken where prayer is concerned. Back in my childhood days I had very little time for prayer. Even when I got baptised in my teens my prayer life didn’t dramatically change. To look back on that now and see where I have travelled since then […]
Read More Something About Praying TogetherLord , the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand […]
Read More The Kings 08 – A Magnificent PrayerDear Heavenly Father: Forgive me for not making the most of my blessings. So often I have complained to you about what I don’t have. I have been miserable about what I lack. I recognise, however, that you have given me so much in such simple ways that can be the source of great joy […]
Read More Make the Most of Your BlessingsAbsalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom. (2 Samuel 17:14 NIV) Previously, when David was informed that his top advisor Ahithophel had defected […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 17 – Prayer and AdviceIn her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord , weeping bitterly. (1 Samuel 1:10 NIV) Hannah’s description of her circumstances is challenging. Provoked sorely by a rival who is able to have children, Hannah’s barren state creates a tension that not even the devotion of her husband can settle. This episode of Scripture is […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 01 – Heard by God“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) What does it take to turn your back on Jesus? Why would you betray or deny […]
Read More A Look at Luke 22 – Betrayal and Denial
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