Does God Answer Prayer?

It is sad that many people feel the Lord is not answering their prayers. I totally understand their position – suffering is not fair – but we need to know that suffering is definitely not a reflection of God’s grace. Every human suffers – but why? This is a difficult issue theologically…consider these things: 1. God didn’t…

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Pathways

Psalm 16:6 (The Passion Translation) Your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places.I’m overwhelmed by the privileges that come with following you,for you have given me the best! Hosea 14:9 (NLT) Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those who are discerning listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right,…

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The Panting Heart

It seems as though David and the other psalmists lived with a deep longing for God’s presence. When you read the psalms that express their longings, you can hear that this yearning is not simply a desire for the Lord, but a deep need for His presence. Just as every living creature has to have water to…

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Quotes on the Presence of God

“In our stillness, we acknowledge God’s greatness and we are at peace in our life. Stillness saturates us in the Presence of God.” ― E’yen A. Gardner, Humbly Submitting to Change – The Wilderness Experience “The goal of prayer is to live all of my life and speak all of my words in the joyful awareness of…

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Seven Unchangeable Things

The Lord has made 7 Unchangeable Things for us: 1. Numbers 18:19 (Message) The Lord has made unchangeable covenant promises with His people All the holy offerings that the People of Israel set aside for God, I’m turning over to you and your children. That’s the standard rule and includes both you and your children – a…

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Praise the Lord

Muslims are required to pray five times a day: First time between the first light and sunrise. Second after mid day. Third is at mid-afternoon. Fourth is at sunset, and then finally the fifth time is about one and a half hours after sunset.  Buddhists chant and meditate in the morning and evening, although there…

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