27
Dec
Posted by Tom in Prayer. Tagged: Joy, Prayer. Leave a Comment
Prayer is a pretty big thing. To think that we can talk openly to the Master of the universe with confidence that he hears us, is both humbling and a great reason for rejoicing. Because of Christ’s death, we can “boldly approach the throne of grace”, knowing that the Spirit inspires and directs the groaning of our hearts. As the popular phrase puts it, we can pray “to the Father, through the Son, by the Holy Spirit”.
I wonder then, with such a great gift through the gospel, why we don’t pray more.
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12
Dec
Posted by Tom in Fellowship. Tagged: Holiness, Joy. Leave a Comment
Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17)
This last term I have seen this truth worked out first hand. What a blessing it has been to live with 5 other godly men with the same priorities. I never cease to be amazed that while we have such different opinions on many things, when it [...]
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10
Sep
Posted by Tom in Evangelism. Tagged: Evangelism, Joy. Leave a Comment
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you [Ps 51:12].
I saw something new, and it it was challenging.
David, has two desires, right?
Desire #1 that his joy in God would be restored after repenting of sin. [...]
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