Category: Bible

79 Reasons to Pray. Why pray? Let me count the ways.

Read this first. In the Bible, prayer is asking God to keep His covenant promises. “Initially the focus will be on showing how ‘calling on the name of Yahweh’, or prayer that asks God to deliver on his covenantal promises, is the foundation for… Continue Reading “79 Reasons to Pray. Why pray? Let me count the ways.”

How to Pray for Africa

Many of my mission/training trips have been to Africa: Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Liberia. I train national leaders to read, understand and preach the Bible. According to the Bible, my/our efforts will be in vain unless we pray, “I am the vine; you are… Continue Reading “How to Pray for Africa”

Agressive attentiveness!

Thomas Watson was a Puritan. He read the Bible, prayed, pastored, and wrote books. And many of his books are still in print – 350 years later! His work are not light, not fluffy, not full of stories – they are full of God.… Continue Reading “Agressive attentiveness!”

Let’s Read the Bible Brothers and Sisters

Great article, life changing habit! I agree 100%!! I found this post on another blogger’s site. John and Laura are long time friends and you would do well to read her writing. Here’s a link to her site https://stirfrylaura.wordpress.com/2019/09/06/gold-star-friday-2/#like-372 It says woman of the… Continue Reading “Let’s Read the Bible Brothers and Sisters”