Some of you may have heard of the bus crash near Seoul, South Korea which has left 12 dead and several others injured. A pastor friend of mine from the Boston area tells me that Dr. Gary Parrett of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is among those seriously injured. Dr. Parrett, the author of several books, was one of my professors [...]
Tag Archives: Prayer
Praying for T4G
April 6, 2010 – 5:24 am
Together for the Gospel is just a week away. I know I’m not alone in eagerly anticipating this biennial conference. Even though the schedule and crowd can be overwhelming, there’s nothing like the singing, the bookstore, and the opportunities to see old friends and meet new ones. And of course, the plenary speakers are fantastic. [...]
A Prayer for Muslim Lands
March 27, 2010 – 6:23 am
Samuel M. Zwemer (1867-1952), Hope College graduate, Princeton professor, RCA minister and “The Apostle to Islam,” prayed for the Muslim world like this: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, who hast made of one blood all nations and hast promised that many shall come from the East and sit down with Abraham in thy kingdom: We [...]
Thirteen Tips for Leading the Congregation in Prayer
March 19, 2010 – 5:34 am
1. Prepare. Some traditions use set prayers. Others rely on extemporaneous prayers. Both have their place. But I believe what our congregations need most are studied prayers. These prayers may or may not be read, but will be thought through ahead of time. Public prayer is often boring because little thought is put into it. [...]
Ben Patterson on Prayer
March 17, 2010 – 6:00 am
I don’t know anyone wiser when it comes to prayer than Ben Patterson. His books on prayer are rich and encouraging. I heartily recommend Deepening Your Conversation with God and his newer book God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. If you are in the area, it would be worth your [...]
A Prayer of Praise
October 15, 2009 – 6:04 am
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father– the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the God who saved Moses from the Nile,who rescued your people from Pharaoh,who forgave Aaron for the golden calf, who delivered Jericho into the hands of Joshua; the God who strengthened Samson and gave courage to Gideon [...]
