What is the character of Christian prayer? Ray Ortlund: “I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.” Luke 11:8 “Impudence” is the key word. Other versions show “importunity,” “persistence,” “boldness,” “shamelessness,” …

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Every time natural disaster strikes Danny Nalliah has an opinion on who God is punishing and for what. Consider Jesus’ example, who, when approached in Luke 13 about attributing personal fault in tragedy and natural disaster, emphasised mortality and personal preparedness in the case of death rather than apportioning blame. Pastor Danny seems to have …

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