Zahra from Iran | Proverbs 31 Ministries “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. … Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me …” Psalm 23:1-2, 4 (ESV) Editor’s Note: In Iran, … Continue reading Clinging to God’s Promises
Prayer
It’s an inside job
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.Romans 8:26 by Bob and Debby Gass The twin pillars of a believer's daily life should be prayer and Scripture. … Continue reading It’s an inside job
Our Hope for Broken Things
Alicia Bruxvoort | Proverbs 31 Ministries “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV) I read the text through a haze of tears. Then I let the groan in my throat spill through my lips. My friend’s struggle was spiraling from bad to worse, and I felt like a paralyzed spectator … Continue reading Our Hope for Broken Things
The Twelve Apostles (Part 1)
by R.C. Sproul | Ligonier Ministries Luke 6:12–16 This sermon is from the Lord’s Day pulpit ministry of R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew’s Chapel near Orlando, Florida. Transcript We are going to continue our study of the Gospel According to Saint Luke. We’re in chapter 6, and I will be reading verses 12 through 16, … Continue reading The Twelve Apostles (Part 1)
Prayers from the Bible (1 May)
For this reason, I bow my knees and pray to the Father. It is from Him that every family in heaven and on earth has its name. I pray that because of the riches of His shining-greatness, He will make you strong with power in your hearts through the Holy Spirit.Ephesians 3:14-16
Prayers from the Bible (30 Apr)
The prayer of agreement (also known as corporate prayer): After Jesus’ ascension, the disciples “all joined together constantly in prayer” (Acts 1:14). Later, after Pentecost, the early church “devoted themselves” to prayer (Acts 2:42). Their example encourages us to pray with others.Acts 2:42
Prayers from the Bible (25 Apr)
The prayer of intercession: Many times, our prayers include requests for others as we intercede for them. We are told to make intercession “for everyone” in 1 Timothy 2:1. Jesus serves as our example in this area. The whole of John 17 is a prayer of Jesus on behalf of His disciples and all believers.1 … Continue reading Prayers from the Bible (25 Apr)