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20 12, 2015

Finding Peace: Inside Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for December 20, 2015

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:58:11-05:00December 20th, 2015|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. A PERSONAL PRAYER God, I always come to you in such self-centered prayer, either thanking you for what you have done for ME, ME, ME… Or whining about MY struggles… Or confessing MY sin and shortcomings… Or begging for some solution to MY issue. Or interceding for MY friends and family. Yes, I know you ever more ready to hear than I am to pray, and I know you want me to make my petitions and confessions and [...]

Perspectacles: Inside-Out Habits for December 11, 2015 with Dr. Tom Pace

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:58:13-05:00December 11th, 2015|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. A PERSONAL PRAYER Gracious God, I need to put on some perspectacles today. Some problems seem like mountains, when they are really challenges that give life meaning and purpose. Some situations (yes, even some people) seem like interruptions, when they really are opportunities to serve or to share. Some days go on and on, and seem like they will never end. Why do I want to wish away the few days you have given me to enjoy and [...]

Questions and Answers: Inside-Out Habits with Dr. Tom Pace for December 6, 2015

Robert Elliott2017-03-28T14:58:15-05:00December 6th, 2015|All blogs, Inside-Out with Dr. Tom Pace|0 Comments

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in service and generosity. A PERSONAL PRAYER How long, O Lord, before you answer my prayer? I have prayed it. More than once. Over and over again. Sometimes, I just wear out praying it, and I give up on it altogether. But the issue still remains and plagues me, and I am not sure what else to do with it. It seems impossible to ignore it and move on, so I just begin to pray it again. Are you answering my prayer [...]