Salvation Summaries

This is the third post in a short series of posts on prayer.  The first two were Learning to Pray from Ephesians, Parts 1 and 2. In this one, I will provide observations of Paul’s first prayer in Philippians and offer some helpful hints on how to pray from this…

This post is the second in a short series of posts on how to pray.  The first was Learning to Pray from Ephesians, Part 1. In this one, I will review Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians. Prayer: Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from…

If you are like me, you have been a Christian for some time, but lack confidence in how to pray and what to pray for (and even who to pray to).  You have observed how others have prayed, and attempted to mimic their prayers to some extent, but would rather…

In recent weeks I have been studying prayers in the Old Testament and Psalms (and will soon study those in the NT) to learn how to pray better.  If you are like me, you have been a Christian for some time, but still don’t feel confident in praying.  For me…

Below is a letter we wrote to a Mormon missionary we had become friends with over a period of six months (I changed the name to protect her identity).  We had just received word that she was going to be transferred to another location within a few days, so we…

Do you know how many times the Bible mentions the word Thanksgiving (using the New International Version)? 25.  How about thanks? 81. Thankfulness? 3. Below are examples of verses with the word thanksgiving and thanks.  I show in blue font the ones I enjoy the most.  I hope these may…

All Christians, and even a number of non-Christians, know that the primary way a person becomes saved (or a Christian) is by believing in Jesus.  This can be seen in John 3:16, the most well-known verse in the Bible, and other verses below. John 3:16 “For God so loved the…

I believe many Christians go through life without really knowing who Jesus is or experiencing Him. They claim Him as their Lord and Savior – which He is – but like God the Father, He seems distant, and largely unknowable. I realize this may sound harsh and might even offend…

This morning it is cold, rainy, overcast and I’m tired.  I have a meeting in Denver this morning that I haven’t even begun to prepare for.  I’ve worked extra hours over the past week to finish an overdue project that took way too much time, and I have a few…

Most people likely view heaven as a reward for people who are good, or who have done more good than bad things.  Doing good things is certainly something a Christian should do (Ephesians 2:10; Mt 25:35-40; Luke 6:46-49), as is seeking to know and do God’s will (Mt 7:21), but…