Monthly Archives: December 2016

Mechanics. Techniques. Method. All these words refer to how something is done.   I am a Methodist.   My Christian denomination was started by an Anglican priest in the 18th Century who emphasized mechanics and techniques of prayer.   He did this so … Continue reading →

In my teaching career*, I have had many experiences with students who like the “limelight.” From a speech teacher’s point of view, this makes life easier. These students do not have as much stage fright as some and they can … Continue reading →

“Some people object to calling God personal” [Hunter*, 70]. Yet, can we make a case that there is some form of personhood for God? The Bible does say that God is spirit but when you explore Scripture, you realize that … Continue reading →

In Luke 10 a certain lawyer arose to try to test Jesus, asking “What am I to do to inherit everlasting life?” Jesus replied “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” The lawyer said “You must … Continue reading →

At the risk of stating the obvious, when we pray, we pray to an invisible God. Now some petitioners may not be bothered by that but does that hold true for all? How can God’s invisibility cause problems for people … Continue reading →

This is my last post on the topic of “Can Prayer Change God’s Mind”. W.Bingham Hunter* has some excellent pieces of advice for all who try to pray in God’s will. He says that praying in the will of God … Continue reading →

We had it all. You know the story of Adam and Eve. God created man and woman “in His image” to reflect God’s character and represent His rule on earth and harness the potential of God’s creation. Man and woman … Continue reading →

Exodus 32:9-14   “I have seen these people,” the Lord said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make … Continue reading →