Prayer is What?

“And then I decided prayer doesn’t work. I asked God for things over and over and He doesn’t do it,” she said as she was sharing her story with me. This was one of the many stakes in the ground on her path toward atheism. Prayer didn’t work.  I have thought similarly during seasons of my… Continue reading Prayer is What?

Jacob’s Prayer

 Jacob is on his way back to his homeland. He has just gotten news that his brother Esau (who had wanted to kill him years back) is coming towards him with four hundred men. Jacob is terrified and worried. This is when he prays this prayer. I see 6 things from his prayer than we… Continue reading Jacob’s Prayer

6 Truths to Cling to While You’re Praying for Your Prodigal

If you’re the mother of a prodigal, you may know Psalm 56, or at least verse 8, by heart. David prayed these words during what was likely one of the darkest and most frightening times in his life. “Put my tears in your bottle,” he cried. “Are they not in your book?” David fought a national… Continue reading 6 Truths to Cling to While You’re Praying for Your Prodigal

Martin Luther King prayer quotes: How it helps our faith

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and an advocate for equal rights and opportunities. He is well-known for his powerful speeches and nonviolent activism. However, people often overlook his deep faith and its role in shaping his worldview. In his life, King faced immense obstacles and opposition. But he remained steadfast in his… Continue reading Martin Luther King prayer quotes: How it helps our faith

A Fiery Furnace

The story of Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace. Daniel 3:8-30 (NIV)   Background of the Story In chapter three of the Book of Daniel, the Bible introduces us to three young men who are friends of Daniel: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These brave young men hold on to their faith in God, even when… Continue reading A Fiery Furnace

What The Bible Says About Prayer – Pursuing Intimacy With God

What The Bible Says About Prayer This 4 part series of articles is about prayer. It will help you to see what the Bible says about prayer. Many people think about prayer as a religious discipline. Or something that a good Christian needs to do. Or a way to get what you want or need… Continue reading What The Bible Says About Prayer – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Three Bible miracles that teach us how to pray

Evangelical Christians are pretty good at praying with words. A good prayer meeting is one that has one person praying aloud after another. We tend to think that silence is awkward and we aren’t really sure what to do with it. But prayer in the Bible isn’t always about words at all. Sometimes prayer is silent.… Continue reading Three Bible miracles that teach us how to pray