Friends, in his 2006 book, Prayer, Phillip Yancey refers to this prayer of Jesus to suggest that even Jesus knew what it is like not to have his prayers answered. ..it appears that prayer was no simple matter even for Jesus. I once wrote an article titled ‘Jesus’ Unanswered Prayers’..in respect to prayer, too, he […]
Dear Missionary – 2 Corinthians 4
Dear Missionary, 2 Corinthians chapter 4 was written for you. Read it, unpack its meaning and apply it to yourself. 2 Cor 4:2. We do not attempt to smuggle the gospel in sideways. We do not tamper with it and soften its blow for the sake of hard hearts. By open statement of the truth […]
Like a Grain of Wheat
Life is fleeting. In a very short time we will all give an account before Jesus Christ, not only as to how well we have obeyed the command to make disciples of all nations but also, as to how well we have endured our sufferings. Many of the peoples of the world are without any […]
May He Cover you in His Righteousness (Genesis 19)
Lot was a difficult man to deal with. Ask any angel. He may have been a little self serving (ask his uncle) and was clearly lacking in discretion (just ask his daughters). He pitched his tent as far as Sodom, ended up with his own house in the town; tried to linger their, offering up […]