Episodes

To expand on the privilege it is to talk about prayer with you, I prefaced our reading today with: So often do I say this. It might sound like routine spoken without true meaning. In fact, there are times when I record and th...

Where do we go in the extremely acute sorrows or the turmoil of our souls? But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in eve...

All His commandments are faithful; they refresh our souls. Kaph Psalm 119:81-88 81 My soul languishes for Thy salvation; I wait for Thy word. 82 My eyes fail with longing for Thy word, While I say, “When wilt Thou comfort me?...

The One who knows us best and loves us most can be trusted to guide us to our haven of rest. Yodh Psalm 119:73-80 73 Thy hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. 74 May those w...

John 11:40 Jesus *said to her, “Did I not say to you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” Coming amid the death of Lazarus, the great sorrow of his sisters, and the confused faces of the disciples. In this maelstr...

Whatever draws us closer to God is a blessing. - Charles Spurgeon Teth Psalm 119:65-72 65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Thy ...

Whatever draws us closer to God is a blessing. - Charles Spurgeon Teth Psalm 119:65-72 65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Thy ...

Circa 1995, as I was preparing "The Prayer Warrior's Journal," I learned I had almost completely ignored three prayer requests from the most critical person in my life. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is that person, and I had be...

We promise to keep His words; we pray He teaches us. Heth Psalm 119:57-64 57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Thy words. 58 I entreated Thy favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Thy word. 59 I...

We are back, live, so to speak, to the table, chatting to God’s people about the great and wonderful blessing and opportunity of prayer, communion with God Almighty El Elyon (God Most High). I did want to make our first Simi-...

By the grace and mercies of God in Christ, we boast without blushing, “This has become mine, that I observe with hope and joy His precepts. Zayin Psalm 119:49-55 49 Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me...

Vav Psalm 119:41-48 May Thy lovingkindnesses also come to me, O LORD, Thy salvation according to Thy word; 42 So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Thy word. 43 And do not take the word of truth ...

We are back. You can read a more comprehensive description of the last couple months at www.frponprayer.com , Fred-log post titled, “What a Long Strange Trip, but to whet your appetite: A couple of months ago, I mentioned I h...

It is the nature of sheep to be unable to rest, drink, or eat if they are in anxiety, the good shepherd, leads his charge into the center of the sheepfold, so the sheep have the peace they need to eat, drink, and rest. We fol...

We are seeking the will of the Lord as He leads. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit always guide in His will to glorify Himself and show us His goodness in and through all circumstances, Glory to God! The next couple of weeks may f...

As we have explored Matthew 7:7-12, probing for the correct interpretation, we have seen: The passage is not an appeal solely to salvation. Verses 7-11 are not simple illustrations of verse 12. They are a mandate to pray and ...

Psalm 119 is a beautiful, fruitful read. At 176 verses, it may seem intimidating. However, by the length of these feature episodes, each stanza is a quick read. Each is also a treasured look into what the word means to the ch...

Announcing a new feature, A Layman’s Look at the Whole Bible. On the whole Bible, a different podcast, starting in January, we will ramp up accessible guidance on the Bible. Our effort will be to have practical observations i...

I wrote and began this episode with all the information we need to decide if verses 7-11 are "The" interpretation for Matthew 7:7-11, but when I came to the application of that thought, that we should pray for others as we wo...

I wrote and began this episode with all the information we need to decide if verses 7-11 are "The" interpretation for Matthew 7:7-11, but when I came to the application of that thought, that we should pray for others as we wo...

We listen again to the Word of God through Psalm 119. Today verses 9-17: Are ways are before the Father our Savior, and the purpose of God’s people is to walk in a manner worthy of our Creator, Savior, and our Helper. Each of...

We introduced this feature a few days ago, and there will be some refinements. Still, I encourage you: read in your Bibles, or through this description, or on our website www.frponprayer.com and invite the Holy Spirit to illu...

We have a little role reversal going on here. I introduce Richard and his thoughtful Christmas message for our Free Range audience. And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my...

‘The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees…’ O Holy Night. The gospel is not a superhero, who sensed danger came and saved us from evil people, it is we are th...