Tag: pray

  • Why Do Christians Pray? (Here are six reasons)

    Why do Christians pray? The short answer is that Christians pray because they have faith. But since you probably knew that, let me offer a more thorough explanation. Honestly, there are probably innumerable reasons why Christians pray. Christianity is a relationship with GOD through Jesus Christ. Amazingly, the almighty Creator and Sustainer of the universe…

  • Jesus Gave Thanks (Why we should give thanks too)

    The letter of First John includes a number of profoundly simple statements. One such statement is this: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.(1 John 2:6 NIV) This simple statement is a powerful and daunting truth—to live as Jesus lived. Amazingly, Jesus, the Creator inside a human body, gave thanks. And…

  • 3 Psalms That Will Encourage You During Evil Times

    Do you find yourself feeling depressed over the increase of evil around you? I do. Here are 3 psalms that will lift your spirits and help you express your emotions to GOD. Read this ⬇️ and you’ll feel encouraged.

  • Book Review: The Power of a Praying Parent

    This post was written by Sandy Farmer. By: Stormie Omartian Published: April 1st 2014 by Harvest House Publishers (first published July 1st 1995) 224 pages Genre: Religious, Christian, Spirituality, Self-Help Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!!) ( Goodreads | Amazon | Book Depository | Booksamillion.com ) * Note: The above links to Amazon, Book Depository,…

  • You Have Heard #3 (How we often live out James 5:16)

    This is the 3rd passage in “You Have Heard.” See the first post for an explanation of the series. Therefore confess your sins to hide your sins from each other and pray generic, superficial requests for each other so that you may be healed keep your sins and shortcomings secret. The prayer of an outwardly-righteous person is sounds powerful…

  • Book Review: The Power of a Praying Kid

    This post was written by Sandy Farmer. By: Stormie Omartian Published: July 1st 2005 by Harvest House Publishers 100 pages Genre: Christian Source: Personal Library ( Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository | Booksamillion.com ) Goodreads description—New from bestselling author Stormie Omartian! A look at prayer through little eyes. The Power of a Praying Kid…

  • Five Keys to Unlocking GOD’s Will

    The following short reminder was given to me in a company meeting last week by Jay Wolf, pastor of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. One of the most often asked questions is: “What is God’s will for my life?” The 5 Keys: Prayer Mark 1:35 Philippians 4:6-7 GOD’s Word Psalm 119:105 Joshua 1:8 Counselors Proverbs…

  • 5 Reasons Quiet Time is Valuable (Why We Need Solitude)

    In recent years, I have become increasingly fond of the sound of quiet. The pace of life in Western culture seems to outrun our ability to keep up. At times, we just need to unplug and shut it all down. Furthermore, as a parent, the noise my kids produce has made me even more fond…

  • Book Review: The Power of a Praying Church

    This post was written by Sandy Farmer. By: Stormie Omartian Published: March 1, 2009 by Harvest House Publishers 208 pages Source: Personal Library (Goodreads|Amazon) Goodreads description—Believers are promised God’s powerful presence when they gather with others in prayer. Now bestselling authors Stormie Omartian (more than 10 million books sold) and her longtime pastor, Jack Hayford,…

  • November 27 – Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

    Reading  Acts 15:36-18:11  Devotional Apparently soon after Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians, he began a second trip which is commonly referred to as “Paul’s Second Missionary Journey.” Paul approached Barnabas suggesting they return to the Christians in the towns where they’d preached in order to see how they were doing. Barnabas wanted to…