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Category Archives: other
Pray Early, Pray Often
Nehemiah, man of the week for this website: He got bad news, and he prayed. He saw an opportunity, and he prayed. He met resistance, and he prayed. Are you seeing a theme here? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 … Continue reading
Pray Long, Pray Quick
The new Foundation study here focuses on Nehemiah. I am intrigued by his approaches to prayer: Nehemiah 1:4 (NLT) For days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4-5 The king asked, “Well, how can I … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Walls, Restoring the Boundaries
I posted the first lesson of a new Foundation Study. It’s based on the book of Nehemiah. I am enthralled with the symbolism in Scripture, and Nehemiah is as symbolic as it is historic. I hope you share my … Continue reading
Prayer Stones (a la Nehemiah)
I am a big fan of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, so it should come as no surprise that I tracked down a Spurgeon sermon on Nehemiah. You can read it for yourself here. “What are your difficulties, dear friend, … Continue reading
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Who-a-miah?
I’m launching a new foundation study based on the book of Nehemiah. Don’t know much about Nehemiah? He was: Cupbearer to the King A man of prayer Community organizer extraordinaire What do I have in common with Nehemiah? I’m … Continue reading
Love to Tell Your Story
Seems to me, you can tell the story of your personal experience with Christ in three ways: How you came to Christ Your greatest God-moments What God has done for you lately Your story–it can be a sentence, a few … Continue reading
Prepare the Perfect Pitch
You know about elevator pitches, right? A 30-90 second summary that opens doors to bigger and better opportunities? Have you thought through a quick speech that summarizes your relationship with Christ? One that can open the door to a … Continue reading
I Love to Tell My Story
I used to say that I couldn’t remember a time when I didn’t believe in Christ. Years ago, based on a friend’s suggestion, I told God, “It doesn’t bother me. But if I need to know about this, just … Continue reading
Testify!
I just returned from my denomination’s annual regional meeting (American Baptist Churches of New Jersey). The theme was “Testify.” Have you every testified to your first life-changing encounter with Christ? I tell it often and joyously I tell it … Continue reading