Editor’s Note: Our prayers go up for Dr. Donald Whitchard, and we hope that each of you who read this will join in prayer with us for healing and direction for Dr. Donald Whitchard and his family. Thank you Greg By… Read More ›
Prayer
DID I HEAR RIGHT—NEVER WORRY AGAIN???
Well that is exactly what the Bible says is possible. But it is so hard—oh my my my it is so hard to give it all to God—to completely hand it all over to our caring Lord and totally dismiss… Read More ›
The Prayer of a Patriot
By Adrian Rogers “Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause Thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations? Wilt Thou not revive us… Read More ›
Mighty Prayer
One of the greatest invitations to prayer ever given to anyone was when Jeremiah was in prison for preaching the truth. God reached into his prison cell with both a command and an invitation. Call unto Me, and I will… Read More ›
Are We Attentive to God’s Needs?
The desert is hot and humid. The sun beats down on a lone tree. It’s arms reaching out as though seeking the moisture that kisses its leaves. The heat is oppressing but the dew from the night still lingers. The… Read More ›
Why Prayer?
Why does God want us to pray? Matthew 6:8b says, “Your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask Him.” So why ask God to do what He already wants to do? Why ask God to do… Read More ›
Unasked Prayer
Do you know the greatest problem in prayer is not unanswered prayer? It is unasked prayer. Most of us don’t even get to the asking part. James 4:2c says, “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” Unoffered prayer is not… Read More ›
Thank you Lord!
By Lyle Rapacki Four years ago my article: “Thank You Lord for Thanksgiving!” appeared in The Olive Branch Report. Many responded wonderfully from across the country, and even shared their own stories of giving thanks. This year we have all… Read More ›
No Substitute For Prayer
Jesus said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall… Read More ›
Our Greatest Prayer Partner
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us.” (Romans 8:26) Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Most of us would… Read More ›
Praying In Public
Joyce and I had a little baby who became critically ill, and there in the corridor of that hospital I dropped to my knees to pray. I didn’t care who saw me; I wasn’t praying to be seen of men…. Read More ›
Praying With Your Wife
First Peter 3:7 says,” Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered”… Read More ›
Even Adam And Eve Had Parenting Issues
God did not hand Adam and Eve a parenting book explaining how they should raise their children. He did say, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth,” so God certainly wanted them to procreate. The very first man and… Read More ›
Praying In Emotions Or In The Name Of Jesus?
Have you ever wakened in the morning and just not felt like praying? Perhaps you didn’t sleep well and just can’t get your motor running. Your mind is fuzzy and you say to yourself, “If I were to pray today,… Read More ›
The Belt Of Truth
Satan is the father of all lies and a master illusionist. An illusionist is someone who deceives others by giving a false or misleading impression of reality. Therefore, the devil works tirelessly to convince us God does not mean exactly… Read More ›
Encourage one another
By Karen Roper I love the first word of this website – inspirational or inspiration. Inspiration in the Oxford dictionary means infuse thought or feeling into. It is a word which speaks to us of hope, encouragement and purpose. It… Read More ›
Restoring A Brother
Galatians 6:1 says, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” A brother can be restored. That is good… Read More ›
Friend Of A King
When we become believers, we enter into a life long journey where we discover the many facets of our relationship with God. To start, we come to know Him as our Creator. Then, we learn He is one God in… Read More ›
Prodigals Are Never Beyond HIS Reach
For God, nothing is impossible. So why do we struggle with worry and fear when adversity strikes, ? Our creator, the Creator of the Universe, has promised to be our refuge, our strength, and our help. “God is our refuge and strength,… Read More ›
God Wants Us To Be Honest
We have the freedom to speak honestly before our King. God already knows what we think, and what we are about to say, so it is foolishness to hide our true feelings from Him. We have permission to be honest,… Read More ›
Laboring In Prayer
Do you know that it takes energy to pray? I would rather preach for an hour than to pray for half an hour, as far as energy is concerned. It takes great strength to pray. Paul talked about “laboring” in… Read More ›
Should Christians Rebuke Satan?
Some Christians believe they not only have the authority to rebuke Satan, but that they should be rebuking him right and left. There is no biblical basis for such a belief. Unlike God, Satan is not omnipresent. He can only… Read More ›
Do You Have Only A “Prayer Life”?
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 You are to pray when you are adding up prices in the grocery store line. You are to pray when you are changing a tire. You are to pray when you are singing… Read More ›
Helpless Before God
Prayer is a gift. Human beings are the only creatures blessed with the ability to communicate with God. As with any relationship, honest communication is necessary for connections to grow and mature. God is all about intimacy. He loves us… Read More ›
Seven Things I Learned When They Told Me I Likely Had Cancer
I don’t have cancer…at least they don’t think so; they want me to get retested in three months to see for sure. But there were a couple of weeks when those who should know said, “Cancer is the most likely… Read More ›
Frequency, Fervency, or Flippancy?
“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” – 1 Corinthians 10:12 I think the reason we don’t pray with frequency and fervency today… Read More ›
The Fellowship of Prayer
“If any two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it will be done for them of My Father which is in Heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name,… Read More ›
What Did You Pray For This Morning?
“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James, the brother of John, with the sword. And…he proceeded further to take Peter also…. And…he put him in prison….Peter… Read More ›
Prayer Wrestling
“Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me.” – Romans 15:30 One of the things I’m trying to… Read More ›
Avoiding the Panic Button
“He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel.” Psalm 103:7 “Restin the Lord, and wait patiently for Him …” – Psalm 37:7 Peter and James were both put in prison for preaching the gospel. But… Read More ›