I am indebted to Steve Jobs, the founder and CEO of Apple Computers, for making my day to day work as a pastor more productive and more enjoyable, but it is important that we reflect upon our own lives and mortality at times like these. Moses prays in Psalm 90:12 - "Teach us to number our days, … Continue reading What is life about? Reflecting on the Death of an Icon of American Industry
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Longing for Glory
Jesus expresses his longing for us in what is called His high priestly prayer. He prays: “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." Here's how Peter … Continue reading Longing for Glory
Show Me Your Glory
Let us pray with boldness the simple prayer of Moses: “LORD, show me Your glory” (Exodus 33:18). John Piper writes: "In the church, our view of God is so small instead of huge, so marginal instead of crucial, so vague instead of clear, so impotent instead of all determining, and so uninspiring instead of ravishing … Continue reading Show Me Your Glory
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Mother of a Count Shoots Her Arrow
Her husband died shortly after Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf was born. In her Bible, where she recorded his birth, she wrote: ‘May the Father of mercies rule the heart of this child, so that he may walk honestly and uprightly. May sin never rule over him, and may his feet be steadfast in the Word, … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Mother of a Count Shoots Her Arrow
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Polly Carey
You may be familiar with the name William Carey (1761-1834), the father of our modern missionary movement. He was the man who said: "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." This saying was more than a life motto. He did both of these things throughout his life... expecting and attempting great things … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Polly Carey
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Clara Elliot
Mary Ann Faulkner Thomson wrote the hymn, “O Zion Haste Thy Mission High Fulfilling” in 1871. One of her stanzas goes like this: “Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious, Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way, Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious, And all thou spendest … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Clara Elliot
Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Have you ever thought about why Jesus prays in a garden before His arrest? Obviously, we know that it was his custom to retreat to this grove of Olive trees to pray regularly to his Father. Otherwise, how would Judas have known where Jesus was that evening. But, beyond his regular custom for evening prayer, … Continue reading Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Why Pray?
The story of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane would have resonated deeply with the original recipients of Mark's gospel. The Christians in Rome were suffering intense persecution and affliction due to their loyalty to Christ. How easy it would have been to feel abandoned and forsaken by God. As His own passion commences, … Continue reading Why Pray?
Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
In the first garden “Not your will but mine” changed paradise to desert and brought man from Eden to Gethsemane. Now “Not my will but yours” brings anguish to the man who prays it but transforms the desert into the kingdom and brings man from Gethsemane to the gates of glory. - D.A. Carson It … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
The Best Friend
Below is a paper from the pen of J.C. Ryle entitled "The Best Friend" from his book Practical Religion. He was a pastor in Liverpool, England back in the late 1800s. It will take you a little while to get through, but I have found it extremely helpful in my own journey in deepening my … Continue reading The Best Friend
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