Author: Dave Almack

The Transformative Power of Personal Prayer

The Transformative Power of Personal Prayer

Posted by | Apr 23, 2025 | |

As you read the New Testament, you get the sense that Paul prayed with and for people a lot. His letters are filled with comments like, “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus,” (1 Cor. 1:4) and “it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more with knowledge and discernment” (Phil. 1:9). Jesus spent time teaching, talking, and eating with His disciples. He also prayed with and for them on many occasions, including His deeply personal prayer at the Last Supper. This pattern of intimate, personal prayer continued into the early church as His disciples practiced what they had been taught. It was a hallmark of Christianity from the time of its foundation and should be for us as well. Continue Reading →

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Sin, Soil, and Sufficiency

Sin, Soil, and Sufficiency

Posted by | Sep 6, 2024 | |

In moments of despair, we may wonder if exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is even possible for us or those we counsel. Fortunately, Jesus knows our hearts and spoke to these issues directly in the parable of the sower. In doing so, He provided helpful categories to consider as we wrestle with the causes of sin, suffering, and sorrow. He also points us to a gospel-centered way forward. Continue Reading →

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Grounded in Gospel Gratitude

Grounded in Gospel Gratitude

Posted by | Mar 1, 2024 | |

You have met this person before. You know the one. When you see them coming across the church foyer, you are tempted to turn and walk the other way. For some strange reason, they seem to live under a cloud of gloom and doom. No situation is too small for a complaint, and nothing is ever going their way.  It is not that they can’t see the glass half full; they don’t see anything in the glass at all, and they want to make sure you know. They are the grumpy Christian.  Continue Reading →

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Words that Transform

Words that Transform

Posted by | Oct 23, 2023 | |

Our written words may not be a part of the canon of Scripture, but they can be life transforming. Anyone who has read David Powlison, Ed Welch, or Paul Tripp knows the enduring impact of the gift of good writing. As you consider what God may want you to share with others, here are some practical tips to improve your writing. Continue Reading →

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Choosing Celebration

Choosing Celebration

Posted by | May 29, 2023 | |

The call came as I was eating funnel cake and enjoying a walk on the boardwalk with my brother and his family. With stress in her voice, my wife told me that my son was in the hospital and being prepped for surgery. Prepped for surgery? I knew that he’d been having some stomach pain but hadn’t expected that he would need surgery. Certainly not so quickly. Continue Reading →

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