Category Archives: Prayer

Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading →

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14 questions about prayer

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

What should we say to children who pray for sunshine for an outing? To a son who prays to do well on an exam without studying for it? To a parent who prays for his son to hit a home run in little league? Is it approriate to pray for a nice drive as we tee up? Continue reading →

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Never give up on prayer

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

Why does God allow perseverance in prayer to be part of our experience with Him? Prayer is an appeal to one who can do what I cannot do and what others won’t do. Continue reading →

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Why Pray? (10 reasons)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Why pray? Consider 10 reasons for praying. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Cynicism, Following Christ, Praise, Prayer, Public prayers, Walking with God, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The power of prayer

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Does Jesus offer us a blank check to get what we want from God? How should we apply His promises on prayer? Are there limits? If so, how do we know the boundaries?

Answering these questions will possibly challenge some formidable assumptions held by many.
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Prayer of confession about care ministry

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

I found this prayer focused on care ministry. Take a few moments to reflect on this deep and searching prayer. Continue reading →

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8 reasons for unanswered prayer

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

Many people request things from God and get frustrated because they don’t receive their desires. Perhaps they’re asking for things that go against God’s will. But there are other possible reasons for unanswered prayer. Continue reading →

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Lord, I believe, help my unbelief

Posted on May 3, 2014 by

Afford me all the direction, defense, support, and comfort my journey requires, and grant me a mind stayed upon You. Continue reading →

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Do we need the assistance of saints or angels?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

There is no other name which avails and prevails with God! Continue reading →

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Learning to enjoy silence

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

The question of whether we need any silences goes to who we are, not just to what we want. That’s why a loss of silence is so serious. A loss of silence is as serious as a loss of memory, and just as disorienting. Continue reading →

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