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Title / Link	Comments	Date
An In-Depth Study on the Topic of Prayer	Covers topics such as: 1) how not to pray, 2) living in the "age of prayer," 3) the "Lord's Prayer" (three studies), 4) prayer, God's sovereignty and the difficulties of life, and 5) communication with God.	2/28/10
The Purpose of Prayer: How Prayer Changes Us	THIS IS A RE-WRITE OF AN ALREADY-PUBLISHED ARTICLE (which was actually split into two articles - the second being "God and Prayer"). A look at one of the "personal benefits" of praying - the effect it has on our own lives.	2/28/10
God and Prayer: God's Relationship to Prayer	In prayer, God interacts with his people in two ways: as Creator and as friend. Each of these ways has an important purpose.	2/28/10
Trusting God with Our Prayer Requests	We can trust God whether or not our prayer requests seem to get "answered." God's answers are not always apparent, but they are always for our good.	2/28/10
Knowing God and Being Known by Him	A look at the concept of "knowledge" and how it relates to salvation. This includes various issues such as: 1) assurance of salvation, 2) human responsibility and God's sovereignty, and 3) how we can distinguish between those who are genuine and those who are fakes. (A study guide.)	2/21/10
Prayer for the Nation Where We Live	Though God's people belong to a new eternal nation, we are to still pray for the nation we currently temporarily live in.	1/31/10
Prayer and Our Values	THIS IS A RE-WRITE OF AN ALREADY-PUBLISHED ARTICLE. As we think about what Jesus said in the "Lord's Prayer," we can reflect on the nature of our own prayers. Our ultimate goal is to have the same values as Jesus did... and if we do have these values, our prayers will reflect it!	1/31/10
End Time Events According to Jesus	A summary of the events described in Matthew 24-25 (and a few verses in Matthew 23), Mark 13 and Luke 21, in outline form.	1/28/10
The "Lord's Prayer" - How Should We Pray?	THIS IS A RE-WRITE OF AN ALREADY-PUBLISHED ARTICLE. The "Lord's Prayer" is a model for us to follow. It reminds us of the focus our prayer should have.	1/20/10
The concept of "Work" in the Bible	"Work" actually has a greater significance than most people realize. Scripture describes it as a very important element in one's obedience to God.	12/23/09
Praying for Leaders, Even Wicked Ones	When God commands us to pray for leaders and others in authority, he doesn't say to pray only for "good" ones!	12/23/09
Learning to Pray	THIS IS A RE-WRITE OF AN ALREADY-PUBLISHED ARTICLE. Like the apostles in the garden, we often find it difficult to pray. "Learning" to pray involves not only learning facts about prayer, but also learning to do it.	12/12/09
Integrity	An Old Testament word study on the topic of integrity.	11/29/09
No Good Thing Will God Withhold	A look at Psalm 84:11 (which tells us that God won't withhold anything good), and things to consider when it looks as though God is withholding something good.	7/26/09
The "Parable of the Sower" (in-depth study)	An analysis of the "Parable of the Sower," found in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8. Verses in the context, which help us understand the significance of the parable (and how to interpret it correctly) are included. (In PDF format only.)	6/26/09