“To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love.” – Aiden Wilson Tozer
Wisdom from those who have walked with their God in a New Covenant relationship. These words are from Amy Carmichael, a missionary first in Japan and then in India, where she gave her life to rescuing young girls and boys from Hindu temple prostitution. ""But when he was yet a great way off, his Father saw …
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, English abolitionist and statesman, on prayer. Buxton was a part of an extended family of missionaries around the world that included C.T. Studd and Norman Grubb. He was a strong advocate against slavery and for the rights and self-determination of indigenous people around the world. "When I am out of heart, I follow …
In the previous post, I wrote of our God's larger purposes for us and how when we pray for those as our most urgent priorities our lives will begin to align with His life and will in us. There are many purposes our God has in mind for us, purposes that fit under the three …
If we were honest about the prayers we tend to pray most often, they are prayers that attempt to get out God to alter our temporal circumstances. There are very few of that type of prayer recorded in the scriptures. Prayers in the Bible are primarily focused on the greatness and glory of our God, …
Our modern view of prayer in the religion of the institutional church is very weak and one-dimensional. For so many, prayer is characterized by the following fallacious attitudes and beliefs: Prayer is an event - we "do" prayer, usually at specific times and in specific settings. Over a meal. Before a meeting. For a few …
I keep a "Prayer and Praise" book of my own making, a collection of hymns, scripture prayers and psalms, specific requests and people for which I pray. I update it from time to time, including adding new items, new scriptures to pray, and new songs and hymns. The focus of the booklet is to guide …
William Leslie, Democratic Republic of Congo In 1912, medical missionary Dr. William Leslie went to live and minister to the Yansi tribal people in a remote corner of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After 17 years he returned to the U.S. a discouraged man – believing he failed to make an …
Acts 2:41-47 “So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were …
"Walking with God - How to Hear His Voice" by John Eldredge Nelson Books Critical read Must read Good read Read if you want Read something else Why: John Eldredge has been an influential writer in my life, beginning with the book, Wild at Heart," and on through "The Sacred Romance" "Waking the Dead," and "Journey of Desire." All …
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the …
One Pursuit 