Oftentimes, prayer lists in churches are full of those in need. It is very regular to pray for those who have medical setbacks, personal loss, and situations of grief. In these moments, the lists can grow very long and the prayer time can unfortunately grow very short! You know of some legitimate needs around you. …
Prayer life boring? Non-existent? Try this method with your family. Pray the Psalms I pray through one psalm everyday. All Scripture is inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16). The Bible is God’s Word spoken to us. The psalms are God’s Word intended for us to speak back to him. We know not how we ought …
In this video, Lander University’s BCM Director, Scott Smith, talks about how to pray for your spouse. Scott’s wife Judy was in an accident years ago that changed their lives, but strengthened their marriage.
It is important to make it a habit to thank God (1 Thess. 5:18; Eph. 5:20; Ps. 136:26). As he rescues us, our response is to honor him (Ps. 50:14-15). We should aspire to be like the one leper who returned to thank Jesus out of the ten who were healed and went on their …
We all know the awkward moment when you are on one end of a phone call with a wrong number. Maybe you dialed it or received it, maybe you sent the right text message to the wrong person, or maybe you went to the wrong room to meet someone. Do you have a time in …
When circumstances confront us and tempt us to worry, we cannot ignore them or hope they will simply go away. God’s Word is clear – we must fight against anxiety and rely on prayer.
All of us have given care to someone in our lives. Think of someone who you have truly watched over concerning their needs (physical, emotional, spiritual, etc.). Maybe your list is very thorough and all-encompassing. You have spent time, resources, and energy on caring for the person who came to mind. What if your …
I took this book home Monday night and had it finished before I went to work on Tuesday. Powerful book! Here is the book’s synopsis: All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how—especially if the minutes start to drag and our minds start to wander. Offering readers hope, encouragement, and the practical advice …
Many people wrongly assume that God is unaware concerning our situations. Believing that he is too lofty and too out-of-touch with us down here on earth, some people will live in such a way that ignores God’s involvement in our lives. They ignore God because they believe that God is ignoring them. The Bible teaches …
Did you know that Scripture teaches that God refuses to hear certain prayers? If I had been aware of malice in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. However, God has listened; He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer. -Psalm 66:18-19 This verse has an interesting connotation. What is the …
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