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Prayer as key to knowing God

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– D. A. Carson
A Call to Spiritual Reformation

I ran across this quote as I’m rereading Carson on Paul’s prayers after being stunned when Keller reminded me in Prayer that Paul prayed for people to know God better.

I am challenged that I need a deepening prayer to know and glorify God more.

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tech distracts us

Technology can really help us and be a great tool for our spiritual development. It can also be a huge stumbling block to it.

Tim Keller is an astute cultural analyst and knows how to apply ancient practices of Bible reading and prayer today.

Last week I posted a conversation with Tim Keller on prayer. This week there is a longer interview in which 10 questions are answered about prayer, READ HERE.

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Keller on prayer

READ: A vibrant prayer life is often grueling and rarely convenient. It’s hard-won. And it’s absolutely worth it.

THINK: How is my prayer life?

The above words are from the introduction to a post by Matt Smethurst regarding a conversation with Tim Keller on prayer. Please read here.

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In ministry? On line? Read…

“speak it passionately. But be careful about the tone with which you say it.”

Read and think about your online behavior HERE.

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Desired Haven

Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven. (‭Psalm‬ ‭107‬:‭30‬ ESV)

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Do we retreat to God as our desired haven?

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church leader? Read this

If you don’t follow this blog or the pastor on Twitter, you should… This post is important for a lot of reasons… READ

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