Carl Trueman observes that while seminaries/theological colleges struggle to teach preaching well, a more pronounced weakness is training in what he calls ‘pulpit prayer’, the prayers said by the pastor while leading worship. Yet there is another thing that is not done well at seminary, something which is rarely noticed and which is consequently something …
In a poignant post by R.C. Sproul junior about life without the presence of his recently deceased wife Denise he makes this comment, Prayers for strength, wisdom and perseverance, are of course not just welcomed but coveted. But do not pray as those who are without hope – that’s just worrying on your knees. Instead …
O Lord, Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in Thy presence, in Thy service, to Thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that I may not be one moment apart from Thee, but may rely on Thy Spirit to supply every …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 52 Q & A 107 Q What does the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us? A The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen, teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only,*1 …
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