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...
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 …
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 …
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...
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...
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 ...
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 …
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 …
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. …
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...
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 ...
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 …
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...
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...
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...
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 …
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...
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …