“Keep A Moment Of Silence In The Presence Of The Lord!”
“Keep A Moment Of Silence In The Presence Of The Lord!” While in a group there are times when there is sudden abrupt momentary silence, no matter how rowdy the group may have been. In some African cultures it is believed that at such moments God is passing by. Habakkuk enjoin, “…the Lord is in […]
“Be Alert; Pray On All Occasions!”
“Be Alert; Pray On All Occasions!” When we translate “prayer” into any of our mother tongues and retranslate back into English what we have is “greeting God,” “calling God” or “talking to God.” That is why prayer is easily understood as “conversation with God.” Prayer is the backbone of the Christian life. Prayer is the […]
“Father, May Your Will Be Done!”
“Father, May Your Will Be Done!” As his days drew to an end, Jesus took his disciples to Gethsemane. He took Peter and two others farther along with him. He was “sorrowful and troubled.” He told them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” […]
“Pray To Be Heard By God; Do Not Pray To Be Seen By Men!”
“Pray To Be Heard By God; Do Not Pray To Be Seen By Men!” Prayer is conversation with a superior authority. You talk less and listen more, and with keen attention because the wise speak in riddles. If you do not listen with keen attention you may not hear the answer given by the wise […]
“All Praise, Honour And Glory Belong To You Lord!”
“All Praise Honour And Glory Belong To You Lord!” While we have used the crow of the cock to determine time, it was surely not intended for that. In the same way the melody of the clockbird in the early morning is not to alert us that it is day break. Village lads like us […]