Is prayer a priority? Or is it an option? Is prayer something you must do? Or something you can do? For me, I would say it is a priority. Talking to God is something that I must do! In theory, that is. After some reflection, I realize that in practice, I treat prayer more like an option. I go to God with my deepest concerns . . . eventually. My tendency is to have the experience, feel some type of way about it, then pick up the phone and call someone. This course of action is not wrong Continue Reading
And Pray . . .
The opening chapters of Ephesians describe how we have been blessed with all sorts of what Pastor John MacArthur calls supernatural spiritual benefits. According to chapter 1, we are redeemed (verse 7). According to chapter 2, we are God’s masterpieces (verse 10). Chapter 3 reminds us that we are fellow heirs of an eternal inheritance (verse 6). Then chapter 4 comes along and challenges us to “live a life worthy of the calling we have received” (Ephesians 4:1). In other words, live Continue Reading
Realizations Regarding Rejection
(SSS*-Week 2) There’s that break-up. You were passed over for that promotion. You called, no answer. You texted, no reply. There’s that peek at your social media activity, no “likes.” Only a fraction of the people you invited showed up. You joined months ago, no "matches." You applied, then came that “Thanks, . . . however . . .” letter. What is happening here and why does it hurt? Rejection is what’s happening. And that “hurt” you feel? It is real! MRI scans prove rejection literally Continue Reading