Becoming Children of God – Our Goal Jesus is Our Model This means that we are to become like God’s Son, Jesus. What is Christ like? How does He behave toward His Father and toward His Father’s work? Jesus was everlastingly obedient to the Father’s will. The Gospel of John says 49 times in 49 … More Readings from Frank Laubach (Part 3)

Becoming Sons of God Christ does not ask us to be selfless. He asks us to be big and to take a long view. If we follow Jesus, then we will live a life of self-giving to the end of our days, with no regret, no self-pity and no self-praise. Romans 8.29 Romans 8.29 – … More Readings from Frank Laubach (Part 2)

Channels of Spiritual Power by Frank Laubach The next series of blog articles are notes I have taken from one of the major influences of my life, Frank Laubach. In my opinion, he is one of the most significant men to have lived in my generation. He dedicated the book, Channels of Spiritual Power, to … More Readings from Frank Laubach

Praying on the Mountain Glenn Clark ends his book on the Soul’s Sincere Desire by asking us to think about mountains. Hills and Mountains in the Bible Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place? (Psalm 24.3) When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on … More Soul’s Sincere Desire (Part 9)

Joy, Gratitude and Prayer Prayer and Joy Prayer as we too frequently use it is not a walking in green pastures and beside still waters; we do not throw ourselves into it with joy. We have squeezed it out as a lame duty. Compare this attitude of prayer with the manner in which we play. … More Soul’s Sincere Desire (Part 8)

The Prayer That is Always Answered If God heard and answered every prayer asked by God the Son, speaking through Jesus in Galilee, cannot He hear and answer every prayer asked by God the Holy Spirit, speaking through people today? The person who neglects the great unities and harmonies within herself and prays a prayer … More Soul’s Sincere Desire (Part 7)

Anger and Worry – Enemies of Prayer Matthew 5.23-24 – Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. We should never … More Soul’s Sincere Desire (Part 6)