Noise, Distractions, Escapism and Technology

How great to find again that someone already wrote a better post than I would have, on the type of thoughts I had a few months ago. Here Is Tim Challies, once again. I did not think about the noise, busyness, distractions and the technology in terms of “who is the master”, addiction, and control; [...]

Terry Virgo – A Leader’s Prayer Life

I am linking here a post at my friend Steve’s blog, asermonaday.com. This is a message by Terry Virgo on prayer. I found this message very inspiring and refreshing. The second half is mainly Q&A. Listen to a man of prayer talk about prayer in very practical terms. Let’s learn and then… passionately pray!

Tips for Self-Discipline

From the Pulpit Magazine, by John MacArthur.

The Valley

This is a follow-up post to “Why?”. It occurs to me that this post may be fuzzy, incomplete, and subjective. But for what is worth, these are notes on what I am learning now. So what is the valley? Here (and in the Why? post), the valley is low morale (or lack of high morale, [...]

Why?

Answer 1: do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Answer 2: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in [...]