Recap of Overcoming Temptation Principles – developing lasting change – Part V

August 7   “If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples and Mine.  And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”  (John 8:31-32, 36)   Today I was planning on …

Recap of Overcoming Temptation Principles – developing lasting change – Part IV

August 6   “For we all stumble in many ways.  If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.”  (James 3:2)   We all sin and stumble in many ways.  We all have blind spots and besetting …

Three Types of Prayer Summarized – Part II

January 13   “The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” James 5:16b   Yesterday we summarized the three types of prayer. Today I would like to suggest a table to help highlight the different types of prayer and how they each play a crucial role in our …

Three Types of Prayer Summarized – Part I

January 12   “Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart” Luke 18:1   Thus far we have discussed three types of prayer: crying out to God (January 7), praying without ceasing (January 11), and daily …