Heavenly Father, “Do not be afraid.” You tell us that 365 times in Your Word. It must be important or You wouldn’t have said it so many times. I confess that quite often I’m afraid. I’m sure my brothers and sisters in Christ would admit to that, too. I’m afraid to tell people about [...]
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Unafraid – A Prayer
Posted in Confession, prayer on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
From the “Not Practicing What You Preach” File
Posted in Confession, my life on October 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Last Sunday, I made a remark in my sermon that came back to bite me. The gist of it was this: It takes approximately five minutes per day for five days per week to read through the entire New Testament in one year. Would it not be a good idea, said I, to read [...]
If We Confess Our Sins
Posted in Christian life, Confession, discipleship, obedience, prayer, repentance on May 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Private confession of sin is one thing (I don’t do enough of it, I know that), but public confession of sin seems to be entirely another. Many of us seem to be content with the notion that confession is good for the soul, but only if it’s done individually. The corporate confession of sin sounds, [...]
