If there was a spiritual discipline that was lacking in pastors today, it would surely be prayer. I speak in a general sense, of course, but many of my pastoral colleagues have admitted that prayer is often neglected in their life and ministry. I have done the same. As we look back on the annuls of history, we see a common theme. Jesus prayed. The … Continue reading The Pastor and Prayer
Several years ago, our family had an experience that reminded us of the power of prayer. It was a Monday morning and I was trying to get off to work when we discovered that the water wasn’t working in our home. To some of you, this probably sounds like a minor problem, but we felt pretty fragile at the time. Our young family had just … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
If you are anything like me, you might need to re-orient your life in the direction of a greater emphasis on prayer. My hope is that in a month, when I finish my 40-day journey, this emphasis on prayer and fasting will not stop. My hope (and prayer) is that I will have an even greater zeal and desire to draw near to Jesus. Continue reading Jesus’ Model for Prayer
Shepherd the Flock 