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Psalm 111: In The Assembly Of The Upright And In The Congregation

In looking at the importance of truth to the biblical worldview [1], one of the more unexpected, but worthwhile places to examine in Psalm 111. This psalm is relatively obscure, but both serves as a reminder of the fact that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Becoming The Answer To Our Prayers: Prayer For Ordinary Radicals

Becoming The Answer To Our Prayers: Prayer For Ordinary Radicals, by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove This book, one of at least five books, apparently, in a series of meditations and reflections for ordinary radicals, whoever that may be [1], … Continue reading

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Book Review: Prayer, Power & Results!

Prayer, Power & Results! by Abolaji Muyiwa Akinbo [Note: This book was provided free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review.] This is a self-published book from an American-educated Nigerian-born pastor who happens to live in … Continue reading

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Book Review: When I Pray What Does God Do?

When I Pray What Does God Do? by David Wilkinson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest book review.] As a man with feet clearly on both sides of the … Continue reading

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Rest In Peace, David Ekama

Occasionally it falls to my lot to write about the death of people I know [1], and today I was informed about the sudden death of an acquaintance of mine from my days spent in Western Pennsylvania. I must admit … Continue reading

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Book Review: The 7 Most Powerful Prayers That Will Change Your Life Forever

The 7 Most Powerful Prayers That Will Change Your Life Forever, by Adam Houge In reviewing such a book as this, it is useful to discuss those things that can be praised first before getting to the substantial criticism that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Lord, Teach Us To Pray, by Andrew Murray This book is one of the free books I downloaded some time ago [1], and while it was a short book it is definitely worthy of discussion. There are some authors whose … Continue reading

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Stillness Of Heart

As I mentioned recently [1], my favorite song from one of Lenny Kravitz’s albums was called “Stillness Of Heart.” This particular feast, I am in need of some stillness of heart, some ability to fulfill the responsibilities I have signed … Continue reading

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Hands To Heaven

Today I happened to hear a very excellent sermon that had a lot of personal relevance, and so I would like to discuss that personal relevance within the overall framework of the subject of the message, and that was an … Continue reading

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