Psalm 91:1-4 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers, and …
The Bible’s Cleansing Power
Jesus makes us holy, making us clean by washing through His word. Christ prays: Make them clean by your true word and keep them for yourself. Your word is true. (paraphrase of Ephesians 5:26; John 17:17) Christ by His Holy Spirit changes us as we prayerfully meditate on His Holy Scriptures. We teach “Bible in 90 Days” in prison and …
Christ-like Qualities in Abigail (Part 2)
Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free….Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (John 8:32; Romans 15:4) Notes …
Christ-like Qualities in Abigail (Part 1)
Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free….Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (John 8:32; Rom 15:4) Notes …
Prayer of Richard of Chichester
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. (John 10:27-28) Richard’s Prayer Richard of Chichester (1197–1253), also known as Richard de Wych, was an English priest. His dying prayer was adapted for the song “Day by …
The Power of Sentences
Adapted from John Piper and used at Belhaven University, Jester III Prison, other teaching, and pastoral counseling. I use this article to remind us to look for key sentences that impact us in the Bible, or in reading and listening to lectures or sermons. Use Piper’s ideas to help you with my articles and class lessons. I never pretend that …
Christ our Treasure
Excerpt from the class “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Also used in pastoral care, counseling, and prison ministry. In Christ all the treasures are stored (Colossians 2:3). Texas Tom was a billionaire who’s easily depressed. When he’s down, he doesn’t go to his pastor or a counselor. He goes to his banker and complains: “Nothing’s any good.” And the …
Thanksgiving: Give Me That Book!
(Excerpt from teaching/training classes, used also in pastoral counseling and prison ministry. I used this first at Windsor Village Methodist Campus, then in other places. It is adapted and expanded from Wesley’s Preface to Standard Sermons.) John Wesley’s love for the Lord and the Spirit-breathed Scriptures is contagious. His zeal for evangelism and for personal and social holiness continues to …