Elevate Your Praying

By Dr. Ron Jones
“Hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:10). ... read more

Prayer or Babbling?

By Dr. Ron Jones
Deepak Chopra, a Hindu wellness leader, packages eastern religious practices for western people. He says the mantra is “an instrument of... read more

How Not to Pray

By Dr. Ron Jones
"And when you pray,” so begins Matthew 6:5, which leads to the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus had a few things to say about how not to pray... read more

Jesus's Passion for Prayer

By Dr. Ron Jones
Nobody displayed a greater passion for prayer than Jesus of Nazareth. The four gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—show us how prayer... read more

A Passion for Prayer

By Dr. Ron Jones
If you’re not prepared for it, an angry, red-faced Jesus running through the temple with a “whip of chords” in his hands is a bit... read more

He Leads Me

By Dr. Ron Jones
The phrase “he leads me” appears twice in Psalm 23. “He leads me beside still waters” and “he leads me in the paths of... read more

Paths of Righteousness

By Dr. Ron Jones
“He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3b). The phrase “paths of righteousness” refers to choosing... read more

He Restores My Soul

By Dr. Ron Jones
The Hebrew word nephesh (translated “soul’) encompasses the totality of our being—mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Thus, when our... read more

A Lift Up

By Dr. Ron Jones
Shepherds keep a keen eye on their flocks because sheep easily wander away. A wandering sheep will lie down in a distant meadow, roll over... read more

God with Us

Of all the Christmas names of God, “Emmanuel” captures the essence of the holy child born in Bethlehem as much as any other. It is... read more

May the Real Force Be with You

By Dr. Ron Jones
What do Luke Skywalker, Hans Solo, and Princess Leia have in common with Greek philosophers and Christmas? More than you imagine. ... read more

When God Cried Like a Baby

By Dr. Ron Jones
I've never heard the audible voice of God. But if I did, I imagine him speaking in deep baritones, almost like the sound of thunder or a... read more
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“Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.”

Romans 8:28 MSG