Learning to Pray with Jacob
Christians must learn to pray effective prayers. Jesus tells us as much in the Sermon on the Mount. First he rebukes the heathen, who assume that their wordiness is what makes prayer effective. Then he provides a model for truly…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part Four)
This is the final part in an ongoing article about prayer in First and Second Kings. Check out Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. The Power of Prayer in the Books of the Kings One thing is clear: the…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part One)
The purpose of this study is to observe those prayers, and then to imitate the ancients so that our prayers, also, will break through the mundane into the realm of the supernatural.
Encouragements for Prayer
The gracious King invites you to pray. He offers to hear your requests, to draw near to you as you worship him, and to give you access to his throne if you are in Christ.
Brokenhearted: How Psalm 51 Teaches Us to Mourn Our Sin
How you respond to sin in your life is one of the strongest indicators of your spiritual maturity. Your response also sets your trajectory for spiritual growth or spiritual setback. A biblical response to sin prepares us to move forward, experiencing increased intimacy with God.
Abraham Praying for Sodom: Six Lessons in Prayer
God delights to hear prayer. Not only does He command prayer, but He also reminds us frequently of the incredible power of prayer.
Five Prayer Requests from King David
Perhaps it is time to pay attention to King David, one of the most effective ‘pray-ers’ in the Bible. These five petitions from the Hebrew monarch will challenge you in your prayer life and remind you of your most significant needs.
In Distant Ages
In distant ages, when the Hebrews strayed / Amid the desert sands, without a shade, …
Timothy Talks: The Missional Mindset
If we want to reach the world for Christ, it requires us to think differently. How can we change our thinking to start thinking rightly about the Great Commission? How does our prayer life change? And what it mean to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ?
Prayer: Arguing with God
“Getting Things from God: A Study of the Prayer Life.” This is the title of a book published in 1915 by Charles Blanchard. I admit that I’ve never read the book, so I won’t criticize its contents, but I’m certainly…
