What is the daily bread that we need?

Is it wrong to pray for physical needs? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack answers the question: what does it mean to pray for our daily bread? This episode includes a word study on how “bread” is used throughout the Scriptures, a discussion on the balance between physical and spiritual needs,  and answers  to questions like “Should we still pray for our daily bread if we work hard, have investment accounts, and have very sought after skills?”. All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode! 

The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.  

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What did Jesus mean when He taught the disciples to pray “as it is in heaven”? 

How is God’s will done in heaven? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to expound on the meaning of the Lord’s prayer in Matthew Chapter 6 by focusing on the phrase “as it is in heaven”. When we are obedient to the Word of God, should we only do it out of duty or should it be accompanied with cheerfulness? How and why was Satan cast out of heaven? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode! 

The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.   

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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What does it mean to pray “Thy will be done”?

Are we really satisfied with His will if our lives are marked by grumbling?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack explains what Jesus Christ meant when He explained to the disciples that they should pray that God’s will would be done. In this biblically based episode, God’s will is discussed in great length, by firstly looking at various figures in the Scriptures that trusted God will for their lives, like Job, Eli, David and the Apostle Paul. Various questions will also be answered, such as is it a sin to ask that God would change our difficult circumstances? May we feel sorrowful when we experience difficult circumstances? Can I know what God’s will is specifically for me, just like Moses did when God audibly spoke to Him? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode! 

The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.  

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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What does it to mean to pray “Thy Kingdom Come”?

Is the kingdom political, earthly, or providential? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses what Jesus Christ meant when He prayed that the kingdom might come. What is God’s kingdom of grace and glory?  If it is God that saves sinners, what is our prayer lives supposed to look like? How dependent are we supposed to be on God? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode! 

The content of this episode comes from chapter 6 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus. 

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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Can we pray with confidence knowing God hears our requests?

What is it to pray according to the will of God? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how God’s name might be hallowed in our lives. What does the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1 teach us about worshipping God? How can we take the Lord’s name in vain? Are we praying that God would use our lives to show the world how glorious He is, or do we want the world to see how wonderful we are? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode! 

The content of this episode comes from chapter 5 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.  

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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Why is it important for us to see God as our heavenly Father?

If we see God as our Father, how are we supposed to see the church?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the attributes of our heavenly Father as we learn to pray more like Jesus. Seeing Jesus as the perfect son, dwelling on the fact that God is our holy, righteous, Father of glory and mercies, who comforts us in our afflictions, and does not leave us in our sin, but disciplines His children, are but some of the precious truths that will be discussed.  The content of this episode comes from chapter 4 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.  

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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Should prayer just be a free for all, or does God want us to pray a certain way?

Should we pray about our concerns, God’s concerns, or both? 

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the outline of the Lord’s prayer in Matthew Chapter 6 and answers some common question regarding prayer. Was the Lord’s prayer given to just be repeated? What is the preface, body, and conclusion of the Lord’s prayer? Does only Jesus have the right to call God His Father? Can Christians call Him their Father? Can anyone call Him their Father?  The content of this episode comes from chapter 3 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.  

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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What is the place of prayer in our lives? 

Does our theology and our prayer life go hand in hand?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the prerequisites for an effective prayer, and how we as believers can reach the ear of the Lord. Can we overcome the schemes of the Devil without prayer? Why is prayer so difficult for believers? What is most important: preaching, teaching, giving or prayer? Tune into this episode to hear the answers to all these questions, and much more! The content of this episode comes from Chapter 2 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.   

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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Do you want to learn from the most renowned expert on prayer?

Do you want to have a truly intimate relationship with God?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how the most renowned expert on prayer, our Lord Jesus Christ, taught the disciples to pray. What effect does teachability, humility and purity of heart have on one’s prayer life? Is prayer learned in the same way as fields of academia? Can one be a Christian and not want to pray? All of these questions and much more will be answered within this in-depth episode. The content of this episode comes from Chapter 1 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.   

Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:

 https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Ear-God-Praying-Jesus/dp/0875526136 

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How did David counsel himself amidst Absalom’s pursuit of him?

Did David just focus on how he felt?

In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack analyses Psalm 42 and 43 based on David’s situation that is described in 2 Samuel 15. Should we just be stoic in our response to our situation? What role does God’s promises play when we seek to defeat depression? What does it mean to have a long-distance view of life? All of this and much more is discussed within this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today.

Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592 

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