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“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:44, 45
How do we love our enemies? One way is to pray. We love when we pray. Not only that, but God begins to do something in our heart. We pray so we can [...]

I’m in 1 Samuel in my Bible reading. One verse got my attention this morning. The people of Israel ask Samuel to pray for them. They’re afraid God will strike them dead for asking for a king. Samuel responds to this “prayer request” and says in part: “Moreover, as for me, far be it from [...]

I came across an incredible prayer a few years ago. It was written by A.W. Tozer immediately following his ordination into the ministry at age 23. I’ve printed out this prayer and have it in my Bible. I use it during my prayer time periodically. I used it again this morning. Wow! What a prayer! 
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This morning I’m headed for Louisville, KY to attend a mentorship retreat with Bob Russell. I’ve been looking forward to this for many months. It will be Bob, me, and seven other ministers. I’m pumped! Pray for safe travel, rejuvenation, and some life-changing stuff to happen.
Thanks again for your faithful prayers!

1. Vacation – Our family is going on vacation this month. Pray for safe travel. Also, pray for physical and spiritual rejuvenation.
2. Beth’s Pregnancy – Things are going better for Beth. Continue to pray for her health and the development of our second child. We find out whether the baby is a boy or girl [...]

“Moses was bold to pray because he believed he could change things, even God’s mind.” Richard J. Foster, Celebration of Discipline
1. Iowa House – We’ve accepted an offer on our house in Iowa! The papers are signed. Please pray that everthing will go well between now and closing. Thanks for your persistent prayers on this! [...]

1. Vision Sunday – This Sunday (2/3) is Vision Sunday at OCC. I’m in the midst of preparing my message. Pray for a wonderful day of worship. Pray that God would open our eyes to what could be and should be at OCC.
2. Colombia Mission Trip – I leave next Friday (2/8) for Colombia along with 5 [...]

Thanks to all my prayer partners that prayed for me in 2007. Hope you’ll continue in 2008. Prayer changes everything! Below are some prayer points to start the new year.
1. Marks of Jesus – I’m really excited about getting back to preaching verse-by-verse through the Gospel of Mark. Pray not only for my sermon preparation, pray for [...]

Again, I appreciate everyone’s faithfulness in prayer. Merry Christmas!
1. Preaching – Sometimes preaching is like giving birth. Ladies, I don’t want to overemphasize this, but the sermon preparation process can be painful. This week is no exception. I’m preaching on anger this Sunday and let’s just say it’s “hitting home” with me. Just pray that [...]

Sorry these are late! Thanks for your persevering prayers.
1. Day 41 – 40 Days of Community is coming to a close, but we want to keep the momentum going. God is doing some great things at OCC. Pray for our planning and preparation as we look to 2008.
2. Iowa House – We showed the house [...]