Category Archives: Prayer

Illegitimate Praying

Posted on February 24, 2011 by russellmckinney

“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9, N.L.T.) The Bible speaks of many different people praying to … Continue reading →

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Power Shortage

Posted on February 5, 2011 by russellmckinney

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3, N.K.J.V.) The organist was trying to play the call-to-worship song to begin the church service, but no sound … Continue reading →

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God’s Delays Are Not His Denials

Posted on January 21, 2011 by russellmckinney

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. (Psalm 130:5, N.K.J.V.) A little boy asked his father to buy him a gold watch. When the father didn’t seem to acknowledge the request, the … Continue reading →

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Could You Pass Review?

Posted on January 12, 2011 by russellmckinney

One night a British soldier was caught creeping back into his quarters from some nearby woods. Under suspicion of being a spy, he was immediately brought before his commanding officer and ordered to explain his actions. The soldier answered that … Continue reading →

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Maybe It’s Time to Sharpen Your Blade

Posted on January 5, 2011 by russellmckinney

If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. (Ecclesiastes 10:10, N.K.J.V.) This verse teaches us the value of working smarter rather than harder. Obviously, sharpening the … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Was Thankful For

Posted on November 25, 2009 by russellmckinney

The Bible specifically mentions four things for which Jesus was thankful. So, with your permission, I’d like to walk us through the list. Here we go. #1: In John 6:11, Jesus gives thanks for the food by which He feeds … Continue reading →

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What Matthew Henry Was Thankful For

Posted on November 24, 2009 by russellmckinney

Matthew Henry was an English preacher in the late 1600s and early 1700s. He is best remembered for the legendary commentary set that bears his name. He died from a stroke while on a preaching tour in June, 1714. Once, … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on November 21, 2009 by russellmckinney

Flywheel was the first movie done by the Kendrick Brothers, who are associated with Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. It’s not as well known as the brothers’ other movies (Facing The Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room, and Overcomer), but … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on November 12, 2009 by russellmckinney

Jesus was in my room this morning. I don’t know why He came. Unless it was the prayer last night in which I called His name. ——————————————————- It was too early for any daylight, so I didn’t view His face. … Continue reading →

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A Prayer Worth Praying

Posted on September 25, 2009 by russellmckinney

My friend Malcolm Woody once sent me an e-mail that included an awesome prayer. The prayer came from John Baillie, the Scottish theologian who wrote the classic book A Diary of Private Prayer. The prayer goes like this: Teach me, … Continue reading →

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