This Christmas season, we looked at the many gifts we experience because Jesus is in our lives. Here at MRG, we should be finishing that series today with the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives, but instead, with this being the first Sunday of the New Year, I want us to talk. It’s funny; I typically love speaking on the first Sunday of the New Year because it is such a hopeful time, a time of . . . Read More »
Why Is Prayer a Struggle?
I’m so glad to be here and talk about prayer today. Here’s why. I’ve never been the ‘prayer guy.’ That may sound surprising because I am a pastor, but it’s true. I do pray for sure, and prayer is very important to me, but I’m not the guy who sees dreams and visions of the future. I’m not the guy who spends three hours a day in prayer. In fact, prayer is something that I’ve struggled with. So, . . . Read More »
A Conversation On Prayer
The Journey To Freedom & Courage Series Continues
How To Tap Into The Power of God
Last week Sam gave a great talk on prayer. Let me explain why it was so good. Sam stayed away from tips and techniques and talked about relationship. Sam did something unique. He shared with us what Jesus said before Jesus gave us the Lord’s prayer. Sam brought out that Jesus knows our struggles and our insecurities. This is how we know. Before Jesus teaches us how to pray, Jesus says, don’t make a performance of it. Don’t . . . Read More »