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Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Has Strengthened My Faith
Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
? For three or four months now, when on my lunch break, I have been reading the book Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, edited by Grinton Berry. There have been many editions of the original…
Posted in Notes on Books I'm Reading, Reblogs
Tagged Catholic Church, God's comfort, inquisition, Martyrs, prayer, Thomas Hauker
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Five Purposes of Prayer—from The Lord’s Prayer
I am not sure that there is any one purpose of prayer, however, I think Jesus has given us some very good purposes for prayer in the model prayer that He gave to His disciples (Matt. 6: 9-13). If … Continue reading
How to Pray: Four Parts of Prayer
The following four parts of prayer are not a formula or a guide for prayer. I am not suggesting that you should always pray in a certain order or even that you have to use all of the … Continue reading
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is much like praise, but it is more personal. Whereas in praise we give glory to God for all His works, for all time and toward all people, and for His attributes and ways, thanksgiving also seeks to … Continue reading
Prayer of Praise
Praise is how we express to God our love for Him. It is how we honor, reverence, and exalt Him. In praise we acknowledge who He is. We exalt Him and thank Him for His attributes and ways. It … Continue reading
Prayer of Confession
When we begin to pray, I suppose it is more natural to praise Him first, to say “Hallowed be Thy name.” But if there is unconfessed sin in the life, confession must come first; for the Psalmist tells us … Continue reading
Jeremiah’s Praise Filled Prayer for Israel at a Time of Calamity—Jeremiah 32:17-25
Jeremiah 32:17-25 ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. 18 You show lovingkindness to thousands, and repay the iniquity of … Continue reading
Posted in Part 4, Elijah to Daniel, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Survey of Prayer
Tagged calamity, Israel, Jeremiah, prayer
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The Prayers Of Habakkuk: Habakkuk Questioned God and Waited for His Answer
Habakkuk 1:2-4. O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3 Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For … Continue reading
Much Prayer Is Needed Regarding Common Core
I am a big fan of Olive Tree Ministries, began and led by Jan Markell. She interviews someone once a week and they talk about critical issues of our day. This one on Common Core really got to me. … Continue reading
Isaiah’s Miracle Prayer: Did the Sun Go Backward? — 2 Kings 20:11.
Isaiah 20:11 So Isaiah the prophet cried out to the LORD, and He brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down on the sundial of Ahaz. Isaiah’s prayer recorded here brought about a miracle … Continue reading
