“Will you pray for me?” is an all too common request heard by Christians around the world. Even the nonreligious people sometimes nod toward spirituality and ask their Christian friends to pray for them. And as a hospice chaplain, I find myself praying daily with unbelievers not only are open to prayer but regularly ask … More How to Pray with Unbelievers
I started Tim Keller’s book on prayer and so far it has been a delight to read. In Keller’s discussions on communion with God through prayer, he quotes the famous John Murray. Murray says, “It is necessary for us to recognize that there is an intelligent mysticism in the life of faith . . . of living union … More Experiencing Your Theology (Keller)
This is a very personal post for me. Many thoughts entered my mind before my daughter was born and I struggled with much anxiety and worry in anticipation for her birth. I originally started writing this before she was born with the hope of posting it on the day of her birth. But blogging tends … More Six Prayers for My Daughter
Excerpt from J.C. Ryle’s book “Duties of Parents” page 27. Prayer is one great secret of spiritual prosperity. When there is much private communion with God, your soul will grow like the grass after rain; when there is little, all will be at a standstill, you will barely keep your soul alive. Show me a … More Prayer Brings Prosperity (J.C. Ryle)
As a Southern California native, I spend a great chunk of my life in my car. With life and ministry being all over the place, driving is as common as breathing. But how much time do we spend in the car? I know what it is like to have a long daily commute, and it can drain … More 7 Ways to Redeem Your Commute
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