Articles published in the monthly Together in Prayer newsletter.
Ex-pec-ta-tion (ek’spek’tā’shǝn) n. The belief that something should happen in a particular way. This month’s biblical story of change is recorded for us in the book of Second Kings, and tells of the miraculous transformation given by God to a … (read more)
We like our roots. Heritage. Home. History. Traditions. Family! In Genesis Chapter 12, we are invited into the story of a man named Abram. I’m pretty sure Abram valued these things, too. Who doesn’t? Nonetheless, God spoke to him and … (read more)
Upon reading the title of this article, perhaps you’re thinking: “Pray for a change? What do you mean? I already pray.” I hope you do pray. Indeed, we expect that most of you who receive Together in Prayer are partners … (read more)
As the new year starts it is good to look towards the future. Recently, some of us were discussing our future role in missions. During the discussion the concept of “standing in the gap” came up. In my mind that … (read more)
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, … (read more)
Do you mind if I plug a book for a second time? It is so timely. The book is God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life, by Timothy Keller and his wife Kathy. It is a daily devotional based on the book … (read more)
A few years ago, in a book on philosophy, I read that the basis for knowing something was an adequately justified true belief. Obviously, terms like adequate, justified and belief are subjective. What I accept as adequate may fall far … (read more)
All day, every day. 24/7. Sounds demanding, doesn’t it? 24/7 can be demanding, even exhausting. In fact, the days I’ve just spent in Buryatia, Russia, come close to matching that numerical phrase. Being almost constantly on the go, visiting ministries, … (read more)
Many years ago, I had a German Shepherd named Asha. I have written about her previously when I explained how owning and training her clarified and helped me understand my relationship with the Lord. As amazing as that was, I … (read more)
God is looking for someone. Someone among the rest. Someone who will stand in the gap. Someone who will pray for those still far from him. Will you stand with us in the gap? “I searched for a man among … (read more)