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Nathan Ward's "Our Eyes Are On You: A Study of Biblical Prayer" delves into the rich tapestry of prayer throughout the Bible, exploring its significance, depth, and varied contexts. Through a detailed examination of key biblical prayers, Ward illuminates the profound relationship between humanity and the divine and how this relationship is articulated through prayer. Consider …
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My family history is cratered with the impact of addiction. I have lost loved ones, seen families ripped apart, and lived through the results of various addictive behaviors. I have seen communities lose their most generous benefactors. I have drug people out of businesses who were so drunk they could no longer move on their …
“Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” Then he said to them, “But who do …
"As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man." (Proverbs 27:19, ESV) We can easily rebuff the crass speech and immoral lyrical compositions of any era or artists, but underneath that I wonder if our problem is with Elvis, Taylor, or ourselves? Elvis Presley (1950s-1970s): Elvis's provocative dance moves and …
As part of a forthcoming publication, I'm compiling a list of common Messianic Texts in the Hebrew Bible. I am curious: what passage(s) from the Old Testament do you think tell us about the Messiah? From the Torah Genesis 3:15 - The seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head. Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18 - In Abraham's seed, …
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