When you pray, do you ever consider what is on God's mind and what He would like to see done? Or do you simply show up with a shopping list of what you would like to see done? I wonder if we wouldn't get a lot further a lot faster if we would put the … Continue reading Aligning Our Agendas
Author: Mac Dumcum
The Forgotten Beatitude
I have always found it interesting that Jesus never made it easy for others to follow Him. He constantly challenged people to consider the cost before they embarked on the journey (see Luke 9:57 - 62). Failure to count the cost could lead to some unfortunate consequences. We in the western world have had it … Continue reading The Forgotten Beatitude
Looking at God
As we go to pray, it is important to begin by looking at God. What a novel though, eh? While that may sound like a "no brainer," all too often it is not the posture of praying people. Photo courtesy of Geri-Jean Blanchard via stock.xchng It is not uncommon for people to come to the … Continue reading Looking at God
Why Pray?
This is a great question that deserves a straightforward answer. Allow me to offer some perspectives as to why the practice of prayer is important. Personally, I don't like to be engaged in meaningless activity. I won't do anything simply because "that's the thing to do" (okay...sometimes). I like my activities to be meaningful and … Continue reading Why Pray?
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