The Opposite of Pride
I have a confession: I am an evil-hearted person. From the day I was born, I have been unable to desire anything good out of my own nature. Because of that, I do not deserve…
Mercy Dependant Humility
This last week I’ve been thinking a lot about humility, which is the same as saying I’ve been thinking a lot about my problem with pride. I listened to a sermon by John Piper, titled…
Without Faith
This morning at chapel, I was privileged to hear from a man who has been serving God faithfully in missions for many years. He had a question that spoke to me clearly and I spent…
Help me to pray
O God, Early in the morning do I cry unto thee. Help me to pray, And to think only of thee. I cannot pray alone. In me there is darkness, But with thee there is…
O For a Closer Walk with God
The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” Ps. 6:9 Today is the first day of the lent season. Over the next six weeks, the participation of lent will hopefully bring us…
Lent 2011
Lent has a long history in the Christian tradition, yet I have never fully participated. There are many I know who are giving up things during the lent season. TV, Diet Coke, chocolate, and some…
Prairie’s Global Connections Conference
This weekend Prairie will be hosting the 2011 Global Connections Conference (GCC), and we are privileged to welcome Dr. Helen Roseveare as the featured speaker for the main rallies. Some may be quite familiar with…