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Believing is Seeing!
By Edna Ho, Malaysia “We live by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV I’ve heard this truth many times. But I have not really listened and believed it in my heart. In my mind, I know this verse very well, but when it comes to the real thing, I find it hard [...]
A heartfelt look at what it means to pray in faith, without dictating how God must respond
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, Part 4
“But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:7-8).
IDEA: We do not tell God our needs because He already knows them.
PURPOSE: To help listeners wrestle with why we pray.
Here Am I
In the courtroom while waiting for his case to come before the judge, Gary heard story after sad story of people who were losing their homes. Many went through the procedure as if it were familiar to them. But one woman named Leslie seemed bewildered. Gary sensed that she didn’t know what to do or where to turn.
Enjoy a fascinating dialogue on faith-filled prayer
Monday, May 7, 2012, Part 3
“But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:7-8).
IDEA: We do not tell God our needs because He already knows them.
PURPOSE: To help listeners wrestle with why we pray.
Expository Preaching
Preaching is the primary way God has appointed for the teaching of the truths of His Word. Preaching well done honors God, expounds the Bible, and equips its hearers for spiritual growth and fruitful ministry. But, those who preach must make a study of the art. Dr. Haddon Robinson has taught preaching skills for more than five decades and offers tried and proven methods of teaching that have trained many who are either preparing for or are active in various areas of ministry. By focusing on the world of the Bible, the mindset of the expositor, and the development of…
Don’t let sin harden your heart
By Joanna Hor, Singapore Most of us have people in our life that we’ll never forget, regardless of how long we’ve known them. E was one such person for me. Unlike other students I’ve met for bible study, I only had a few months of interaction with her. E was a Christian and had been [...]
The Greatest Story Ever Told
From Genesis to Revelation, a story unfolds that begins and ends in paradise—the greatest story ever told from the timeless pages of the Bible. With fresh perspective and imagination, Mart De Haan takes you on a journey through the Old and New Testaments to retell the story of God’s vision for mankind.
Before You Ask
An RBC Ministries international colleague shared with me her delight in serving as a translator of biblical resources. She said that she feels greatly blessed because she has the first opportunity to be ministered to by the teaching of God’s Word in the materials. As she works through them, she notes, “There is always something that addresses a need I’m facing.” Precisely when she needs encouragement from her Lord, relevant biblical help is provided.
Practical tools for your daily walk of faith
Friday, May 4, 2012, Part 2
“But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:7-8).
IDEA: We do not tell God our needs because He already knows them.
PURPOSE: To help listeners wrestle with why we pray.
A World In Need
By Eugene Seah, Singapore Much has happened and is happening around the world. Beyond the boundaries we live in, millions have weathered large-scale rampant killings, torture and destitution. Some of them made it alive; others succumbed to the grave. And for those who survived, they are permanently scarred—emotionally and physically. In the book Not On [...]
Discover a facet of prayer that many people miss
Thursday, May 3, 2012, Part 1
“But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:7-8).
IDEA: We do not tell God our needs because He already knows them.
PURPOSE: To help listeners wrestle with why we pray.
Walk Away From Worry
A few years ago, our Bible-study leader challenged us to memorize a chapter of the Bible and recite it to the group. Internally, I began to protest and groan. An entire chapter, in front of everyone? Memorization had never been my thing; I cringed as I imagined long silences while everyone watched me, waiting for the next words.
Is prayer for our benefit, or for God’s?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Part 3
“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:5-6).
IDEA: Not all praying may be prayer.
PURPOSE: To help listeners pray with the right attitude and in the right way.
Are You Tuned In?
When I was growing up, I stayed with my grandparents for a week or two every summer. They lived on a street that dead-ended into some railroad tracks. I would often awaken several times on my first night as the box cars rumbled by or when an engineer blew the train whistle. By the end of my visit, however, I had grown so accustomed to the noise that I could sleep straight through the night without interruption. I had tuned out the sounds.
Heartonomics
By Chaz Oswald, USA There is a growing uncertainty during this worldwide economic crisis. It is a plight that affects even the greatest of nations. Many countries are laden with hefty debts, stagnant economies, and extraordinary unemployment. The United States is not without its own entanglements that need to be resolved. Its leaders have spent [...]
