. . . we need to take sailing lessons!
Alex Araujo of Spokane-based Partners International from Brazil
compared the mission churches of the majority world with the mission
movement of the West. Araujo likened the Western mission movement to a
powerboat. The powerboat has its own source of power and fuel on board.
Except for extreme weather conditions, the pilot can set the course and
stay on schedule. He needs to pay attention mainly to the instruments
and the running of the engine, though of course he needs to watch
ahead and steer the boat and govern the speed accordingly. But he can
do that. Everything is under his control.
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If God Is God . . . Why Pray? |
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(Overcoming the Devil’s “Logic”)
Part 2
Last month we shared the three most highly acclaimed attributes of
God--identified in Psalm 139:1-16 --as: 1) OMNISCIENT (All-Knowing),
and 2) OMNIPRESENT (Ever-Present), and 3) OMNIPOTENT (All-Powerful).
With a focus on the first attribute, we learned how to overcome Satan’s
attack of deceiving-logic which is designed to create doubt and
discouragement about the true identity of God, and ultimately lead us
to disengage us from praying. These “logic” attacks seem to come
strongest when we begin to communicate with the Lord through prayer!
How do we combat this?
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The Secret of Effective Leaders--Prayer |
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Phil Miglioratti interviewed Liberty Professor, Dr. David Earley, author of Prayer: The Timeless Secret of High Impact Leaders.
Q. Dave, what prompted you to write a book on prayer specifically for leaders?
After thirty years of studying, practicing, teaching, and writing about
the subjects of prayer, leadership, and ministry a convergence of
experiences prompted me to write this book. Let me explain. Early last
fall, I was teaching the principles and practices of spiritual
formation to a room full of eager seminarians. I was repeatedly struck
with the notion that if I could help these future pastors develop a
prioritized, passionate prayer life, they would have a foundation for
better navigating through the problems they will encounter in ministry.
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August 2208
Vol. 5, No. 8
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August 2008