The Way of Interdependence
When we don’t have power, we tend to argue. But, our arguments don’t solve the pressing needs of those who are looking to us. Argument (other than a wholesome apologetic such as the apostle Paul’s)...
View ArticleBlessed to Bless: ‘It Pays to Serve Jesus’
This psalm begins by responding to the prayer Aaron and his sons gave as a benediction upon God’s people: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to...
View Article10 Key Moments When Jesus Prayed
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). People sometimes ask me, “Why should I pray? The Lord knows everything that is going to...
View ArticleWhen the Trial Is Over
A little girl asked her Sunday School teacher why Jesus first came to His disciples in the Garden and said, “Watch and pray,” but the last time He just said, “Sleep on and take your rest.” (See Matthew...
View ArticleWhere Jesus Is Present
“That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many...
View ArticleAlone in Prayer
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 Picture the scene. On Saturday, the Sabbath, Jesus...
View ArticleMarked by Prayer
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32 If your life is marked by prayer, then prayer will be your constant companion in crucial...
View ArticleYour Will Be Done
Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I...
View ArticleFaith in God
Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will...
View ArticleThe Difference Prayer Makes
Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they might be with him and that he might send them out to...
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