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Comment by Donna L. Harris on April 15, 2011 at 7:45am

I used to teach regularly on prayer and evangelism at my church, but over the past two years I have focused on raising my son. He'll be in middle school in the fall and I want him to be on solid footing when he gets there. I thought I would start to share with you a teaching on how to pray for lost people. It begins with six parables. Here's the first one:

1. Praying for unbelievers is like a STAIRWAY to Heaven. People come to believe in Jesus in a series of steps. No one skips stairs. Turn to John 9 where Jesus heals a man blind from birth. Who did the healed man say Jesus was in verse 11? A MAN. In verse 17? A PROPHET. In verse 38? LORD. 

The implication? We must pray people through the steps leading to a decision.

God bless you! Have a great day!

Comment by Gary Nixon on April 14, 2011 at 7:20pm

One of my favorite verses Donna.

Comment by Donna L. Harris on April 14, 2011 at 7:19pm

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

I see God working good out of the events in my life time and time again. Isn't He wonderful?

Comment by Jim Leman on February 25, 2011 at 12:44pm

How are the events in the Middle East impacting your belief about end times? What else must take place before true end times?

Comment by Jim Leman on February 18, 2011 at 12:12pm

Brothers and Sisters: Thought for the weekend: How do you understand Christ's command that we must deny ourselves? What does that mean to you? How have you changed in response to your obedience to this command?

Comment by Jim Leman on February 14, 2011 at 8:31am

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Comment by Craig Lockerd on January 15, 2011 at 10:10am

"A bird's not defined by being grounded but by his ability to fly.Remember this,humans are not defined by their limitations,but by the intentions I have for them;not by what they seem to be,but by everything it means to be created in My image" William P. Young ,Author of the book "The Shack" something I'm reading a friend gave to me,very interesting story.

Comment by Tom Wiegand on January 13, 2011 at 6:30pm

A Favorite Scripture message from "The Letter to the Hebrews" 2:14-18:  "Since the children share in blood and Flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is the Devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life.  Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people.  Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested." 

 

I find profoundly strengthening in my faith these words.  And, the last three words: "are being tested" makes these words relevant to each and everyone of us for all time.  I pray you find this a message of encouragement.

Comment by Jim Leman on January 4, 2011 at 11:52am

HOW DO WE WAIT?

Unpacking James 5: 7-8

 

Words to explore:

Wait/Waiting (s1551) – to expect, to tarry, to wait in confident expectation for, eagerly watch toward

Patience/patient (s3114) – to be long-spirited (long-suffering), to be slow to anger, to tolerate, to endure

STEPS TO BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PATIENT WAITING

1.       TAKE THE LONG VIEW OF THE SITUATION:  An attitude that desires instant gratification or fulfillment or an immediate solution is the opposite of being long-spirited. We should not, must not accept urges from within or urging from others that push us to accept self-righteous or self-determining conclusions. We wait upon the Lord. God is sufficient for all things at any given moment, even patience for not knowing, for not having, for not feeling better right now. James 5:7; Prov. 14:12; Phil 9:12-14 and 2 Peter 1:5-11

2.       TEACH YOURSELF TO ENJOY LIVING IN HOPE AND EXPECTATION: The Lord directs our steps. Plan certainly, but don’t get caught up in the imagination or expectation of how you would like events to unfold as you would prefer.  Teach yourself to enjoy or at least be OK with the tension between not knowing and knowing that God is in control. Prov. 16:9

3.       BE PREPARED: Have your equipment cleaned and sharpened. Eagerly look forward to fulfillment of your hope, but prepare for it to happen at any time. James 5:8 and Ephesians 6:10-20

4.       BE STRONG AND BE STEADY: “If I say, ‘my foot slips,’ you are there, O Lord, to lift me up.” Expect along your road bumps, setbacks, trials, challenges to your hope. When these happen, it doesn’t have to mean disaster. Roll with them, knowing such events are sure to occur as you grow in faith and closer to God. Scripture arms us with the sword and the armor to stand steady and stand firm against adversity. Psalms 94:18-19, James 5:11

5.       BE IN GOD’S ARMS AND GOD’S GRACE: Waiting on the Lord is not an emotion; it is independent of how we feel at any given moment. Regardless of our emotional state, God’s Word is true; this is the reality to focus on – and not whether we “feel it” or “feel like it.”  Patience and waiting help teach us to trust God and build confidence that his promises will be ours, but God must be at the center of all of what we hope and long for. Psalm 127:1, Prov. 3:5-8, Prov. 3: 25-26 and 2 Timothy 1:7.

 

 

Comment by Craig Lockerd on December 25, 2010 at 9:33am

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;he is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11

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