Prayer

Mediation and Prayer

The book of Hebrews gives us a glimpse into Christ’s heavenly ministry. Hebrews 8:6 says, “But now He (Christ) has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.” What is Jesus mediating? The common Biblical belief is that Jesus is mediating betweenContinue reading “Mediation and Prayer”

Prayer. We have all done it, and we have all felt our prayers did not pass above the ceiling. Yet prayer is considered to be the conduit, an open highway to God. Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). Why have we forgotten to pray? It seems we onlyContinue reading “Prayer”

Take Me, Shake Me, Break Me, Make Me

O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleads for his neighbor or his friend! Job 16:21 George Bernard Shaw the famous play-write of the late 1800’ and early 1900’s is credited with saying these words: “The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but toContinue reading “Take Me, Shake Me, Break Me, Make Me”