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April 20, 2020

Prayer from the Spurgeon Perspective

Charles Haddon Spurgeon not only had a boss middle name, but he also had a good many unique thoughts on many Biblical truths, none more encouraging than his thoughts on the worthiness of praying Christians. One visitor to the...

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April 15, 2020

In Other’s Words: D.A. Carson, Plan to Pray

As we continue our “In Other’s Words” segments, today, D.A. Carson reminds us of two fundamental truths to foster our prayer lives. “1. Much praying is not done because we do not plan to pray. We do not drift into …

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April 13, 2020

The First Over Riding Reason to Pray

As your mentor, I know your soul desires to pray, but if that is not enough to motivate you. I would be a failing mentor if I did not remind you: Prayer is a command. Be intentional, carve out some …

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April 11, 2020

We Need Mentors in Our Lives

We have episodes of teaching, encouragement, and devotionals. We are now adding to the mix, shows on mentoring. Hot clam chowder teaches us, having a mentor is always a plus! Critical to mentoring is communication. As the Fre...

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April 10, 2020

What is Up on 04.08.2020? A Complicated Episode

This episode will focus on two things in particular: First, an apology for the delay in installments with a little explanation. Secondly, reinforcing the gift of prayer - access to Almighty God. Health, a change in my routine...

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March 30, 2020

Devotional 49: One Tragedy, Two Sisters, the Same Sorrow, the Same lo…

What Christian cliche did Jesus give Martha and Mary? Real hurts require real answers; there are times real compassion, understanding, and empathy speak louder than any words. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB ...

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March 26, 2020

Jesus teaches prayer 2

Twenty years ago, I chose to stop praying at all for one man. Today, being instructed by the very first words Jesus taught on prayer, I repented. I am praying again for mercy for him Octavius Winslow says it in …

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March 21, 2020

In Other’s Words: The Ubiquitous Nature of Prayer

Lord, thank you for the faithful who have gone before us, teach us today through what they have left to us in Your holy and good name. Let the Lord use their words to mold us to His purpose in …

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March 19, 2020

Devotional 48: A Soul, from Grumpy to Satisfied through Prayer

Rewind, my Grumpy Old Man Prayer to see how supplication moves us from conviction to realization we are out of God’s will, and finally, to the joyful settled obedience our souls long for and move us to rest in Him. …

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March 17, 2020

Jesus Teaches Prayer 1d

At least for this simple one, the exhortations of Jesus to a consistent prayer life, are even more stirring than His teaching. Through the admonitions of Jesus, prayer assures us, the astounding promises of God are yes and am...

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March 17, 2020

Jesus Teaches Prayer 1c

Jesus not only modeled prayer, but He also taught prayer. He taught, formally and informally, the necessity and importance of prayer. Therefore our call to prayer is not just a feeling, a hopeful desire, or just gleaned from ...

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March 11, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: True Communion Brings True Trust Soul-Satisfyi…

We pray for a growing, Biblical, dynamic prayer life, the results of such a prayer life, a soul satisfied with Jesus. So satisfied are we able to be in Him, we can call out in integrity, 23 Search me, O …

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March 11, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Judgment or Grace? Soul-Satisfying Prayer 6

Our culture is now a culture of rage, and outrageous, sinful words and desires and attitudes. The platitudes of our secular world are no longer shrouded even under the guise of hypocrisy. If you are like me, all the platitude...

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March 4, 2020

In Other’s Words: 001 The Good Struggle

Introducing a new segment in the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast. We are introducing “In Other’s Words” A weekly encouraging look from the eyes and pen of a different Bible teacher on the subject of prayer. We looked to...

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March 4, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Soul Satisfying…

To be fit for God’s purpose, Moses had to overcome, fear, fear of being the deliverer of Israel, and his natural weakness, Samson had to be enslaved, blinded and humiliated before God’s will became more important than his des...

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March 2, 2020

Devotional 47: Affirming Our Purpose 7 Soul-Satisfying Prayer

Our God is wonderful, the true God who we know as multi-dimensional Father of the universe to whom we come, knowing: Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of Thee, And I am afraid of Thy judgments. also Psalm 20:35 …

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Feb. 29, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Soul-Satisfying Prayer 4

There is a glorious range of emotions we have in prolonged communion with those we love. The longer we have in intimate conversation the more our love and affection grows for one another. The beautiful impact of praying for G...

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Feb. 26, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Soul Satisfying Prayer 3

Our intimate walk with God, the prayers which draw us close to Him, satisfy our souls. Even giving us the assurance: 7 Where can I go from Thy Spirit? Or where can I flee from Thy presence? 8 If I …

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Feb. 26, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Soul Satisfying Prayer 2

For all our individuality, we long for someone to know us, understand us, and still love us. David in his life long walk with God his Redeemer was keenly aware of how well God knew his heart mind and soul. …

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Feb. 24, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Soul Satisfying Prayer

David is not only our exemplar in prayer, but He has the depth of growing, Biblical, and dynamic prayer life we also long for. The fulness of Psalm 139 reveals the profound nature of David’s relationship with the Holy God …

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Feb. 22, 2020

Devotion 46: Boast in the Lord

Perhaps our devotion to Jesus Christ should so modify our behavior, our boss's take note. Perhaps as we learn to pray about every little thing, we will be more cognizant of our actions, and we will give God the glory …

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Feb. 22, 2020

Devotion 45: We Trust Who We Know

A devotional reinforcing, our knowledge of God comes from Scripture, and as we learn of the only true God we believe Him. Our prayer for this episode: Teach us to learn of You and to have such a close walk …

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Feb. 20, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Why a Dynamic Prayer Life? 3

You cannot be absorbed in the Book of Psalms and not be overwhelmed by the dynamic nature of the relationship between God and His people they portray. We are meant to have the same dynamic prayer life as David. The …

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Feb. 19, 2020

Affirming Our Purpose: Why a Dynamic Prayer Life? 2

The most profound evidence our prayers are real and dynamic as any other conversation we will ever have is described in the Gospel of John at the last supper. John 13-17 is the most extensive and intimate interaction we are …

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