Prayer is not a shout into the air; it is received by God. Scripture teaches confident asking, and it also teaches thanksgiving as faith’s companion. When we ask according to God’s will, we are not meant to spiral into anxious repetition, but to stand in thanks—persevering steadily, without losing heart.
Thomas Cranmer gave the English Church its worshipping voice in the Book of Common Prayer. His words were heaven’s gift, sealed in fire, and they still call us to worship in spirit and in truth.
It came without warning, through Handel’s Zadok the Priest on a dark night drive. Suddenly I knew I was in the throne room of God. No vision, only tears and awe. Beauty in worship is not a luxury — it is a window into eternity. M
Paul begins not with instruction, but with gratitude. He gives thanks through Jesus Christ for a church whose faith is known—not for its status, but for its steadfast trust. This is the mark of a Church alive in the gospel.
Some passages in Scripture carry the direct weight of heaven’s voice—where the Spirit seems not only to inspire the words, but to take hold of the pen. This reflection explores those unveiled moments when God speaks without restraint.
Are tongues for today? This reflection invites caution, humility, and scriptural honesty as it explores what really happened at Pentecost and in the house of Cornelius.
An Exchange With a Co-Heir in Christ Now here are some thoughts for the day! This is the record of an exchange with my dear friend and brother in Christ, David. You are right, the gospel is about future glory – but not entirely is it? Is there nothing of it in our present lives? … Read more