Effective Communication

Effective Communication Never stop praying. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaimContinue reading “Effective Communication”

Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙

Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙ I will go before you and make the rough places smooth. I will smash down the gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. – Isaiah 45:2 Nehemiah 1:3-11: “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great troubleContinue reading “Going Forward on Your Knees ∙∙”

An unfrustrable purpose ∙

An unfrustrable purpose ∙ I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. – Matthew 5:18 Isaiah 51:4-6 4 Listen to me, my people. Hear me, Israel, for my law will be proclaimed, and my justice will become aContinue reading “An unfrustrable purpose ∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11  7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”

Idealized idols ∙∙

Idealized idols ∙∙ Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.- Romans 12:3 1 Timothy 1:12-16  12 I thank Christ JesusContinue reading “Idealized idols ∙∙”