This entry is part 18 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms Lord, things could not have been worse. The waters of that unexpected conflict, of that bitter disappointment, of that painful loss were up to my neck. Each time I went under, I cried out to you. And you heard me. You answered [...]
How to Pray in the Dark
Some context: As many victims and observers wrestle with the results and implications of yesterday’s storms near OKC, we can turn to Jesus for help. Jesus models how to pray honestly and hopefully in the midst of despair. This post is from a book exploring the ways Jesus prayed in times of darkness. Crying [...]
Follow: Misadventure (Mark 3) May 19, 2013 – Sunday Morning Message
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Follow When J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit opens, Bilbo Baggins is enjoying a comfortable and predictable life at his home in the Shire.[1] But then the wizard Gandalf drops by for a surprise visit. Gandalf says to Bilbo, “I am looking for someone to [...]
What am I Preaching? (5 Key Questions for Preaching in a Changing Culture #3)
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series 5 Key Questions My own research finds that we live in a culture where many are uninformed about Christianity, hold pluralistic views about morality and spirituality, distrust the institution of the church, care mostly about the here and now rather than the hereafter, but still [...]
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