Tag Archives: prayer

A Picture of Intercession

Posted on 2013/04/29 by Shawn Thomas

In :9-12 of Exodus 28 God commanded: “You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel … You shall put the two stones of the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones … Continue reading →

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The Leadership We Deserve?

Posted on 2013/03/29 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 125:3 says: “For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong.” Basically this verse indicates that God will not allow wicked … Continue reading →

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The Word of God and Prayer

Posted on 2012/12/28 by Shawn Thomas

I Timothy 4:5 says that all food is allowed to be eaten “For it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.” The order here is not accidental, and not without importance. Notice that the WORD comes … Continue reading →

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A Prayer For Us Double-Minded

Posted on 2012/12/05 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 86:11 contains a great prayer for the many of us who would cry, “I believe, help my unbelief”: “Unite my heart to fear Your name.” The truth is that for many of us, our best moments notwithstanding, our hearts … Continue reading →

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This Week in “Paradise” September 17

Posted on 2012/09/17 by Shawn Thomas

This week in the “paradise” otherwise known as the pastor’s home, we had company from out of town, which proved to be very entertaining — on top of our own typical antics. I can even share SOME of what went … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on 2012/08/29 by Shawn Thomas

In Mark 10, Blind Bartimaeus had been crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on me.” But no one thought there was a chance that Jesus would respond to him; they all told him to be quiet. But in :49 … Continue reading →

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Simple Praise

Posted on 2012/08/13 by Shawn Thomas

Someone may ask: “How should I praise God?  What exactly should I do?”  One might think that there is some complicated, Biblical formula for praise, but the truth is there is a very simple one found in the Book of … Continue reading →

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POTS Update August 2012 Recovery and Heat Intolerance

Posted on 2012/08/04 by Shawn Thomas

     In the midst of regulating medications and working my way back to the office after my diagnosis of dysautonomia/POTS, I realized that it was probably time for an “official” update.  Some of my friends have gotten “bits and pieces” of  … Continue reading →

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A Basic Reminder

Posted on 2012/08/04 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 15:29 teaches a fundamental principle which, unfortunately, many people seem to have forgotten :  “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.” So many appear to think that God looks favorably upon their prayers, no matter … Continue reading →

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“By The Time I Get To Houston …”

Posted on 2012/06/21 by Shawn Thomas

“By The Time I Get To Houston” … I could probably finish that old song a number of ways, actually. By the time I get to Houston for my appointment at Baylor Hospital: … I may be a bit nervous … Continue reading →

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