Category Archives: Spiritual Formation

John Wesley’s Sunday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Sunday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class To You, the high and holy One who inhabits eternity, You are to be awed … Continue reading →

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Dallas Willard Audios

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

I blogged in January on Economic Wisdom and Human Flourishing, including a mention of Dallas’ Willard’s presentations to the Kern Foundation Oikonomia Network retreat. The network has recently posted a summary and links to the audio files for your engagement.

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John Wesley’s Sunday Morning Prayer for Families

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Sunday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Almighty and eternal God, we really want to praise Your holy name for graciously raising … Continue reading →

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John Wesley’s Saturday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Saturday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Lord, our God, You are infinitely good and You show us what is good in … Continue reading →

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Wesley’s Saturday Morning Prayer for Families

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Saturday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class We present ourselves before You, our Lord and our God, to give You our gift … Continue reading →

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Scottie May Lectures on Welcoming Children

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Children provided the focus of study at NTS with the Miriam Hall Lecture in Children’s Ministry. Scottie May provided a powerful opening lecture on “Why Welcoming Children Welcomes Jesus” and followed with an interactive session on “How Welcoming Children Welcomes … Continue reading →

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John Wesley’s Friday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Friday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Lord, you were before everything, above everything, and always unfailing. You search our hearts, knowing … Continue reading →

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