Prayer Topic

The Most Powerful Parenting Practice

What Wise Parents Do When They Don’t Know What to Do

Cary Schmidt

March 28, 2012

“Something’s going wrong in the heart of my child, and I’m not sure what to do!” Ever been there, parent? Have you ever seen the fruit of attitudes, behaviors, and decisions growing from the young branches of your child’s life and been terrified by what’s producing that fruit—what sinful root might be fueling a destructive direction?

Family Helps, Parenting, Prayer

Praying to the Lord of the Harvest

3 Reasons to Pray for World Evangelism

Troy Calvert

February 15, 2012

Prayer is the one key element in the work of the Lord that must not be overlooked or underestimated. When we talk about “praying to the Lord of the harvest,” I wonder how serious we are? In Matthew 9:35–38 we are given three reasons to pray for world evangelism:

Christian Living, Outreach & Discipleship, Prayer

45 Questions to Fine Tune Your Spiritual Life

Looking for Areas That Need Adjustment

Dr. Tim Cruse

January 27, 2012

For years the Israelites had observed fasts for special days in their history that God had not commanded them to observe. Though commendable, they were to be willing to adjust their disciplines to make sure they were doing what God had commanded with the right heart attitude.

Christian Living, Giving, Prayer, Spiritual Growth

Bold to Ask

God Delights in Answering Our Requests

Becky Calvert

December 03, 2011

When our youngest child, Julia, had mastered the age of four, she was eagerly anticipating her fifth birthday. She had seen enough fifth birthdays to know it was something to look forward to. In some mysterious way, she had come to believe that 5-year-olds are BIG KIDS.

Children, Ladies Ministry, Pastor's Wives, Prayer

Prayer Changes Our Perspective

The Importance of Prayer

Dr. Mark Campbell

December 01, 2011

In Luke 18:1 Jesus tells us, “...that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” I do not want my church to be a church that simply talks about prayer, but rather one that practices prayer. Something happens when a church prays! We must commit ourselves to prayer.

Attitude, Christian Living, Prayer

How to Pray for Pastors

14 Things to Pray for

Cary Schmidt

November 05, 2011

This was sent to me by my friend Pastor Dick Hester. It’s a reminder of why and how we should all pray for our pastors. I hope these things will become a part of your regular prayers for your pastor. He challenges us in praying for our pastors in the following ways:

Christian Living, Prayer

Where Is the Tolerance?

9/11 Service Excludes Christianity

Dr. Paul Chappell

September 09, 2011

For a nation that has adopted a mantra of tolerance, someone seems to have missed the memo. In the 9/11 commemorative services at Washington National Cathedral, representatives from several religions will be leading—including a Buddhist nun, an Imam, a rabbi, and a Hindu priest—but no Protestant or evangelical Christian.

Current Events, Patriotic, Prayer, Revival

The Patriotism We Need Today

America Needs Revival

Dr. Paul Chappell

July 05, 2011

I’ve never been more thankful to be an American. I’m thankful for the men who pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence and then gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation.

Current Events, Patriotic, Prayer, Revival

The Necessity of Prayer

Service Must Not Be Substituted for Prayer

Jim Townsley

April 25, 2011

Substituting service for prayer was a concern for the early church. The leaders were concerned about allowing the distribution of food to the widows to dominate their schedule.

Pastoral Leadership, Prayer, Service

17 Results of Not Praying

Thought Provoking Consequences

Gordon Conner

April 18, 2011

We go to prayer conferences and even preach on prayer. But do we truly pray? I found the following thoughts about prayerlessness to be thought provoking and decided to share them with you.

Christian Living, Prayer, Spiritual Growth