ISTANBUL — When 22 Christian refugees gathered in the basement of an apartment in Istanbul early on a recent Sunday afternoon, it was quickly clear that this was no ordinary prayer meeting.Read more: The Jihadi Who Turned to Jesus By PATRICK KINGSLEY
As Paul prayed for his disciples in the churches of Ephesus, Colosse, Philippi, and Thessalonica, he asked God to do what only God could do, to take the written word and make it a living epistle in their transformed lives.
Hear God's Word for you in Isaiah 40:31. "Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Editors' note: This series explores key doctrines of the Christian faith and their practical ramifications for everyday life. Earlier in this series:
Few points of theology have generated more speculation and debate than the notion that God providentially rules over all things. But in the Bible, the doctrine of divine providence is not first a matter for our minds, but for our hearts and lives.
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Do you ever meet and pray with someone? Do you prepare for it ahead of time, and do you consider the need to go back to God after your prayer with someone else? As Paul noted, we are in a battle, and it is not against people, but against a kingdom with a strong force of angels.
In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will guide your paths. Proverbs 3: 6. It is a bit of a…
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The Holy Spirit was given on the day of Pentecost to the church in her collective capacity, to abide with…
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Practicing God’s Presence To his followers Jesus said ‘Come with me, walk with me, talk and listen to me, work…
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Little Flowers of Jesus by St. Teresa. http://www.ccel.org/ccel/therese/poems.titlepage.html From the Christian Classics website: One of the church's most beloved saints,…
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And we rejoice to give ourselves to him! There's a voice that cries out in the silence, searching for a…
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The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps himself…
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Thoughtful, considerate discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit in a Christ-centered life.
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A fascinating discussion of the nature of prophecy in the 21st century, by Wayne Grudem. He became Research Professor of…
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http://www.ligonier.org/account/dashboard/sermon/151/download/ In this incident of Jesus cleansing the temple, Dr. Sproul points out that the activities being performed were legitimate,…
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During the Gospel Coalition conference in 2013, Kevin DeYoung gave a thoughtful, spirit-led sermon on Luke 15. He was able…
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". . . a friend of tax collectors and sinners!" Luke 7:34 What does it mean for a church to be gospel-centered? That's…
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I was in a leadership turbogroup during the spring of 2007. At Randy's suggestion, I listened to Walter Wangerin's audio…
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Martin Luther had a barber named Peter Beskendorf who asked his world-famous customer and doctor of theology, "Dr. Luther, how…
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Clay Enoch, a sculptor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, creates powerful bronze sculptures with Biblical themes: Creation, Praise, Contrition, Still Water,…
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Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ…
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