Category Archives: Bible Books
Day 4: Prayer: Un-prayed Prayers
After my son died, I wrote a book on grief for Christians. The story from the gospels that has stood out in my heart was not Jesus weeping at Lazarus’ tomb but His need to grieve privately when He learns … Continue reading
Day 3: Prayer: The Limits of Prayer
“My prayer is not for them[disciples] alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May … Continue reading
Day 2: Prayer: Does Prayer Matter?
May the LORD answer you when you are in distress, may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Psalm 20:1 (NIV) Jesus who spoke worlds into existence – felt the need to pray. He devoted equal time to … Continue reading
Day 1: Prayer: What is the point?
Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. Psalm 86:6 (NIV) I am going to be writing about prayer this week. I’ve been doing a lot of it lately. Day 1: What is the point? Does God … Continue reading
For Those who are Tired
My paraphrase of Matthew 11:28-30 “Hey! Hey, You! Yes, the one who is exhausted from standing on your feet for ten hours! You, the one who has a job and also a family that needs your care for another ten … Continue reading
Bills to Pay
(27) Which of you can add a single hour to his lifespan by worrying? — Matthew 6:27 The other day I needed to pay my cell phone bill. Now my usual procedure is to go to the carrier’s web site, … Continue reading
Steps of Faith
She went away and did as Elijah had told her. SO there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did … Continue reading
In the Quiet Place
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading
Snakes and A Savior
The Israelites had to go around th territory of Edom, so when they left Mount Hor, they headed south toward the Red Sea. But along the way, the people became so impatient that they complained against God and said to … Continue reading
The Simple Concept of Grace
8You were saved by grace through believing and trusting in God. It didn’t come from you [not even the believing and trusting-HN]. It’s God’s gift. 9It doesn’t come from accomplishing a certain set of good works. If it did, you … Continue reading