Dear Lord. Thank you for your goodness and kindness to me. Thank you for rescuing me from sin and its consequences. Thank you for doing so out of love and showing me that as you loved me first, so I can love you in return. My life was going in the wrong direction, I was […]
Read More Kingdom Commitment – Day Seven: Stay Connected for the RestIn announcing His edicts on Kingdom living, the King contrasts what passes for the social and religious norm for the revised norm that expresses Kingdom Life. His social commentary holds nothing back in displaying the flaws of the religious norm. This is particularly evident when it comes to prayer. His critique is not just about […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Practice the Secret Life of PrayerThe deal was that whoever responded the right way would be the winner. The two forces had been competing for the attention of the people. The people had hovered over the two opinions and were favourable to one or the other almost at a whim. Indeed some would make a front of supporting the one […]
Read More Who Rules? Who Responds AppropriatelyIt’s one of the best things about praying together. Praying together and joining our hearts and minds on the same matter can cultivate a closer relationship with those in the group. That closer relationship can give permission for greater vulnerability and honesty. So it was as we connected to pray that one of the group […]
Read More The Difference A Word Can MakeHe was not on his own. When the edict came down and their livelihood was in jeopardy, he knew exactly where to go. He got in touch with his three friends. And the four of them prayed. And God answered their prayer. As the four of them prayed together. The answer came and from a […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: There Were FourWhen they got married, one of their parents prayed a simple prayer. Dear Lord, let us delight to see this marriage work through the many challenges and thrive through the setbacks and disappointments. The union was fruitful in that they had three children in rather quick succession. Barely five years covered the first to the […]
Read More Pray: For The Married For The GoodWhen my daughter said, “first world problems” that stopped me in my tracks. My mobile device needed charging – I needed it to be charged, because I didn’t want it to be in a position where I would require usage of the phone and the battery would be dead. That’s what I needed, only to […]
Read More Pray: For the Lowly, For The GoodIt’s easy to be critical of people in positions of responsibility. They don’t do it the way I want them to do it. They made a big mistake. They didn’t listen to the suggestion I made and look at them now. They think they’re better than me and don’t look at me. They want to […]
Read More Pray: For The Leaders For The GoodAndrew didn’t usually take his laptop with him. He was usually content with a large notepad and a few pens. This time, though, he felt it necessary to take his laptop with him. His reasoning was that seeing as though what he would be writing would more than likely contribute largely to the finished product, […]
Read More What Words May Come Of ThisI can’t explain it in a way to please those who require testable proof. Yet I just know when people are praying for me. It’s something I can distinctly feel. And feeling that makes a massive difference to me. It reminds me that I’m not alone in this quest of following Jesus. It reminds me […]
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