Tag Archives: confession

Dec. 3 – 21 Days of Prayer

Posted on December 3, 2018 by bjrutledge

If we say that we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this. He always does what … Continue reading →

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Dec. 2 – 21 Days of Prayer

Posted on December 2, 2018 by bjrutledge

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness!  Psalm 150:1-2 NLT I’ve used a simple structure for prayer many times called ACTS in Prayer.  During these first … Continue reading →

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Now Is The Time To Pray

Posted on November 17, 2018 by bjrutledge

I’m reading a great book on prayer again in my Radical Mentoring group.  Just finished the chapter dealing with a simple pattern that I’ve used and encourage others to use as a part of developing their relationship with God through … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS

Posted on February 18, 2018 by bjrutledge

If you missed Sunday, February 18th, at Grace – I hope you’ll go to http://www.gf.church/messages and listen to THIS IS US – Part 3 – THIS IS LIFE which deals with forgiveness.  The message was based on a story told … Continue reading →

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SHAME & SIN

Posted on January 2, 2018 by bjrutledge

Reading through the Bible chronologically this year.  From my reading yesterday it’s interesting to see the relationship between sin and shame.  Genesis 2:25 says that Adam & Eve felt no shame; however the moment they turned from God & did … Continue reading →

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CONFESSION EXERCISE

Posted on February 21, 2016 by bjrutledge

CONFESSION EXERCISE If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  1 JOHN 1:9 NKJV CONFESS means I agree with God; I say the same words about my … Continue reading →

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ACTS in Prayer – Part 3 – Confession (part 3)

Posted on March 14, 2015 by bjrutledge

A = Adoration – praising God for His attributes and character C = Confession – of sin T = Thanksgiving – for what God’s done S = Supplication – praying for myself and others But if we confess our sins … Continue reading →

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ACTS in Prayer – Part 3 – Confession (part 2)

Posted on March 12, 2015 by bjrutledge

A = Adoration – praising God for His attributes and character C = Confession – of sin T = Thanksgiving – for what God’s done S = Supplication – praying for myself and others But if we confess our sins … Continue reading →

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ACTS in Prayer – Part 3 – Confession (part 1)

Posted on March 11, 2015 by bjrutledge

A = Adoration – praising God for His attributes and character C = Confession – of sin T = Thanksgiving – for what God’s done S = Supplication – praying for myself and others But if we confess our sins … Continue reading →

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ACTS in Prayer – Part 1 – Overview

Posted on March 7, 2015 by bjrutledge

One of the youngest members of our creative team recently encouraged me to use an acronym I shared in the meeting as a part of our current series on prayer. I’m using it on Sunday, March 8th, but won’t have … Continue reading →

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