A gracEmail subscriber writes that a relative who accepted Christ later became addicted to drugs and alcohol. "What is a proper prayer on behalf of an addict?" this reader asks. "How would you specifically pray for someone like this?" * * * While there is no magic wording, based on biblical teaching about God, us and prayer, I might pray something like this: "Holy Father, you made us for fellowship with yourself, and you came in the person of your Son Jesus Christ to redeem us. Your will for each of us is freedom and life with you. With that in mind, I lift up (name) to you in … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
WHAT ABOUT HARRY POTTER?
A gracEmail subscriber asks, "What do you think of the Harry Potter witchcraft issues? With books and a movie coming out, is this something we need to be informed about so as to defend the faith?" * * * Harry Potter, I am afraid, poses a threat to young minds equalled only by the wizardry in Grimms' Fairy Tales, by the witches in Walt Disney movies, or by the magic in J.R.R. Tolkien's "Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Imagination is a healthy and pleasurable part of normal life -- for adults as well as for children. Of course, conscientious Christian parents will want to teach their … [Read more...]
