Staying consistent in one’s devotional life can be a challenge for anyone. At times, we all struggle to remain focused and steadfast in a daily time of prayer and Bible study. Here are five quick tips to help you overcome distractions in prayer and Bible study. 1. Set a consistent and specific time and place. … Continue reading Five Tips to Overcome Distractions in Prayer and Bible Study
When it comes to praying more often and effectively, there are many resources such as prayer journals to help us pray more. But with these resources in hand, how do we learn to pray effectively? How do we engage in prayer that is also enjoyable? After all, a simple “save Richard” or “help Susie not … Continue reading Effective Prayer: Praying God’s Word by His Spirit
Last Updated: July 3, 2020 Everything we do for God and in life should be saturated in worship and prayer to Him. We worship God because He is worthy of it, and we want others to see this displayed in how we conduct our lives. Because Jesus is worthy, we surrender our hearts to Him … Continue reading The Importance of Worship and Prayer
The season of Lent consists of the forty days (minus Sundays) before Resurrection Sunday. So what do we do during Lent? This season is a time of examining our hearts toward God, and of fasting or abstaining from something in order to give more of ourselves to Christ. The days of Lent also remind us … Continue reading The Life-Giving Season of Lent: What Do We Do During Lent?
From eBooks to digital planners and note-taking, many are going paperless. So why not make our prayer journals digital too? Going digital means your prayer journal is always available to add a prayer request on a phone or tablet. And no more lugging around a larger journal. So have you ever thought of making your … Continue reading How to Use Trello as a Digital Prayer Journal
If you haven't read Part 1-3, don't miss out. Living a lifestyle of prayer is cultivated through spending undistracted time alone with God each day. It also means continuing to fellowship with Him throughout our day. We can keep abiding in Christ throughout the day, abiding in His love. "Abide in Me, and I in … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 4: Connecting with God Throughout the Day
If you haven't already, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. In Part 3 below, I will describe some ways we can connect with the Lord in prayer. 1. Devotional Prayer Devotional prayer focuses on our own spiritual growth, needs and refreshing. In simplest terms, it is engaging God in conversation about … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 3: Connecting with God in Prayer
This is Part 2 of Living a Lifestyle of Prayer. If you haven't already, read Part 1: Posturing Our Hearts. Before we can cultivate a life of prayer, we must choose to do our part. God has given us a free will; in this, He has given us the freedom to choose. He has given … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 2: Doing Our Part
This article begins a four-part series on living a lifestyle of prayer. This series is for anyone who wants to grow in prayer; however, if you are new to prayer/following Christ and want to start with more general information about beginning a life of prayer, first read this. Before we venture into the practicals of … Continue reading Living a Lifestyle of Prayer, Part 1: Posturing Our Hearts
Last Updated: June 13, 2020 We hear about needing to make prayer a priority often as believers. But why should we care so much about pray in the first place? In this article, discover five reasons why we should prioritize prayer. And, if you want to know more about how to pray, check out this … Continue reading Why We Should Pray: Five Reasons to Prioritize Prayer
Our fascination with Christ's heart can increase daily. As we ponder His sacrifice of love, we will grow in love for Him. As we reflect on the beauty of His character, worldly cravings will fade. In studying His Word, we will grow in passion for Him. This is surely easier said than done of course. … Continue reading Dealing with Distractions When Spending Time with God
Intercessory prayer is when we pray for other people, ourselves, or situations. We stand in the gap for a person's salvation, for a nation, or for God's redemptive purpose to be known concerning an issue facing the Body of Christ or the world. Most simply, intercession is when we pray for what God leads us … Continue reading Important Keys to Intercessory Prayer
When we pursue a close relationship with Jesus, we often come face to face with the deepest longings within our souls. We seem to feel an ache as we take time in prayer. We cry out from the depths of us. In the midst of life's noise, we yearn to reach out and come face … Continue reading The Ache Sometimes Felt in Prayer
Last Updated: April 3, 2022 When we come face to face with unanswered prayers and unfulfilled dreams, we must proceed with caution. We may find ourselves wondering why God has not answered, yet we must not give up. We must also not allow self-pity to coat our lives with heaviness. Nor should we focus on … Continue reading In the Waiting: Unanswered Prayer and Unfulfilled Dreams
Prayer is a simple concept, but we tend toward making it complicated when we walk it out. We may even wonder if we are doing it right! In this post, I want to bring us back to the simplicity of prayer, and introduce prayer as a primary way to grow in our connection with God. … Continue reading Prayer Is Conversation: Growing in Connection with God
Inspiring Passion for Jesus Christ 