May 18, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The longer I am a Christian the more I marvel at the genius of the local church. The longer I am a pastor the more I marvel that God’s grace would be sufficient enough to save, call, and equip a … Continue reading
May 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms” (James 5:13). And if you are somewhere in between, do both. Sing a psalm while you pray or pray while you sing a psalm. Try … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Other than the Psalms, which deal with life in such raw honesty, there hardly seems a better place to turn when in the midst of trials than the book of Job. Job lost everything in a matter of moments; his … Continue reading
May 15, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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In the first chapter of the book of Acts, we peek into the window of a second-story meeting of early believers who were gathered for the express purpose of praying together. As we look closely, we see “Peter and John … Continue reading
May 14, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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This morning, while preparing my thoughts for a funeral service that will take place at our church in a few hours, I found my heart drawn again to Psalm 46. Over the years, this has been the psalm that I … Continue reading
May 12, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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O GOD OF THE OPEN EAR, Teach me to live by prayer as well as by Providence, for myself, soul, body, children, family, church; Give me a heart frameable to Thy will; so I might live in prayer, and honor … Continue reading
May 11, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he … Continue reading
May 10, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Let me begin with two definitions: Offended – Caused to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful. Offense – Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to, or disregard for, oneself or one’s standards or principles. Within the Body of … Continue reading
May 9, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The context of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) reveals that when Jesus taught His disciples to pray He was infinitely more concerned about the true state of their heart than He was in giving them a formula prayer. Verse 7 … Continue reading
May 8, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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“Family Counseling & Parenting” is one of the courses I regularly teach as an adjunct professor in several seminaries. Someone recently asked what books I require my students to read. Here they are with a brief description. You’ll quickly see … Continue reading
