Yesterday we studied the OT Hero, Nehemiah. We saw that he was a man of prayer. In fact, it seems like most of the book of Nehemiah is a prayer journal. As we read the story of his passion to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem, little prayers are sprinkled throughout, personal prayers from Nehemiah’s heartContinue reading “Nehemiah, Brother Lawrence & Conversing with God all day long”
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Returning from prodigal fundamentalism
In the fall 2001, with the disaster of 9/11 still very much turning our national future into a huge question mark, my wife, Michelle, and I felt our personal lives were in a fog as well. We had just moved back to Pennsylvania after a year of missionary service in Kingston, Jamaica. Expecting it toContinue reading “Returning from prodigal fundamentalism”
A blog to discuss sermons and books
I am starting a blog. I am conflicted within about starting a blog. Why do I feel so uncomfortable about it? Feelings aside, I paid for the blog. Just as clicking the “Submit Payment” button on the marathon registration website led to months of training and ultimately a painfully wonderful four hours, I am hopingContinue reading “A blog to discuss sermons and books”
Engaging Scripture 