Hello, my name is David, I am a recovering elder brother

I used to be the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son. I was addicted to the ungodly sin of self-righteousness because I had a twisted view of Continue ReadingHello, my name is David, I am a recovering elder brother

How to start praying with the ACTS model of prayer

Unblocking the power of prayer with ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication

There is no magic formula for prayers but I like the ACTS model for short prayers: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This is a simple way to remember that we Continue ReadingHow to start praying with the ACTS model of prayer

The LORD says, Even now return to me

In the midst of catastrophe in the wilderness, God says, Return to me

When disaster strikes, some people turn away from God by blaming him for all their troubles and hardening their hearts against him. But some people return to God for understanding, Continue ReadingThe LORD says, Even now return to me

Don’t grow weary in well doing (Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13)

Christians are commanded to live the gospel toward all people all the time without growing weary. Here is encouragement to keep on keeping on.

Don’t grow weary in well doing is a prominent theme in Christian encouragement because Christians are commanded to do more than just believe the gospel, they are commanded to live Continue ReadingDon’t grow weary in well doing (Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13)