prayer Stick To It November 08, 2022 Some Christians ask the same question when returning to regular devotional time: Why did I stop consistently reading and praying daily? It is essential to ask this question: what makes us quit doing something we know we need and that we see has significant benefits in our lives?
prayer Book Recommendations September 14, 2022 Prayer and grief are two things that every Christian will encounter in their lives, many on a daily basis. I typically read at least one book a week throughout the year, and wanted
prayer An Ordination Prayer April 16, 2022 Almighty God, creator of Heaven and Earth You who spoke this universe into being by your powerful word, You who have given us a message of life for this broken world a world
fasting Fasting With Jesus February 16, 2022 How do we emphasize that something is important? When writing a sentence, we may add an exclamation point. In speech, we tend to elevate our voice. In prayer…we…don’t eat food?!
prayer 5 Reasons We Don't Pray October 20, 2021 As Christians, we often find ourselves wrestling with not praying or not wanting to pray. If you ask most believers, they’ll tell you they could always use improvement in their prayer lives. Let us therefore consider these 5 common reasons why we struggle to pray.
Christian Missions Lessons from Kabul October 06, 2021 In August 2021, the western world watched in horror at the scenes of chaos unfolding at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. After twenty years, the U.S. military had begun their withdrawal, hoping
prayer Christ Is Our Help! June 08, 2021 Only with God do we find shoulders that are wide enough for the issues and problems of our day.
prayer Hello? Is Anybody Listening? March 04, 2021 When was the last time you had a really in-depth conversation with someone? There are all kinds of false starts when it comes to talking with people. There is the very common question,
leadership Ironmen October 14, 2020 The following is a guest post by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star and the Arizona Republic. Why does God make
ARP Synod Pray for the 2020 ARP Synod Meeting July 14, 2020 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC) Synod is scheduled to meet on August 18-20 at Bonclarken. The ARPC is dealing with a difficult situation with both our voluntary Denomination Ministry Fund (DMF) and,
The Church in Revelation The Prayers of the Saints June 25, 2020 Our prayers on earth come up before God in heaven and result in dynamic manifestations of God’s power on the earth.
prayer Great Power in its Effects May 26, 2020 “I’ll pray for you”. Do those words feel like throw-away offerings of help when you don’t know what to say? Or do you ever feel bashful as you offer those words of promise? What then is the value of prayer...
3GT 3GT Episode 179: Public Prayer May 09, 2020 With the 3GTers in exile from the house of God, they are grateful they can at least worship by participating in online services. Hearing pastoral prayers puts longing in their hearts for corporate
prayer The Wind Telephone April 27, 2020 Recently my wife told me of a story she had listened to on "This American Life" called Really Long Distance [https://www.thisamericanlife.org/597/one-last-thing-before-i-go/act-one-0] (transcript here [https://www.thisamericanlife.org/
prayer Teaching Men to Pray April 26, 2020 The following article is a guest post by Pastor Ken Smith, retired minister in the RPCNA. This article appeared in a monthly email column Ken has called "Man-to-Man." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > It happened that while Jesus
prayer Where Two or Three… March 05, 2020 Are you able to complete this verse from Matthew 18:20? “Where two or three…are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Most of us likely think about this verse
Work Just Showing Up May 30, 2019 The principles of presence and prayer can, in Christ’s kingly hands, turn our common labor into something distinctively Christian and uncommonly good.
prayer A Call To Arms - Weapon Up! May 11, 2019 Just a few brief thoughts on prayer came to mind recently about the importance of prayer as I was meditating on Ephesians 6.18: Prayer an Offensive Weapon The aim is to fight
Psalm 6 The Long Night of Sorrow - Psalm 6 February 23, 2019 In this first 'Penitential' psalm, through David's cry, we hear Christ's Spirit sigh. We could aptly name his lament: 'The Long Night of Sorrow'. Is God's face eclipsed? Are you passing through a
ministry Handling Sinners the Gospel Way - Part I May 05, 2018 When Christians stray or lapse the response of fellow-believers may vary from merciless gossip to public humiliation. The press and the world will come down on them like a ton of bricks. False
Christian living Deliverance is Near! April 21, 2018 Introduction Have you woken up this morning in fear, alarmed or anxious? Have dire straits hemmed you in or do you wonder if you're safe? Are the pressures so enormous that you struggle
Church What to Pray for Your Church March 30, 2017 The following article is a guest post by Pastor Bob Hemphill. Bob is a RPCNA minister and church planter who recently retired after decades of service. He is the author of the Windmill
David Murray Browse Worthy: Prayer Helps July 21, 2016 Noticed some prayer encouragements these past days being offered from a variety of sources. Here are a few links that may help you to pray with more strength, focus, and quantity. Weep, Love,
Cotton Mather Seeking His Spirit January 21, 2016 Lately I have been reflecting on the prophets' visions of revival. Many of the wondrous things they see in the days of Christ and promises they extend have to do with fuller manifestations
Jesus A Letter to the Doubting Christian January 09, 2015 Dear Mr. Doubting, Thank you for your last letter. It was honest and, I am sure, difficult to write. I myself have frequently been where you are--asking questions, doubtful about the truth, searching