“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.”
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Tertullian’s Prayer
“We pray for all the emperors, that God may grant them long life, a secure government, a prosperous family, vigorous troops, a faithful senate, an obedient people; that the whole …
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The Secret to Spurgeon’s Success
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was called the “Prince of Preachers” for many reasons. His ministry not only shaped the city of London where he spent most of his life, he also …
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Eliza Spurgeon’s Prayers for Her Children
Before Charles Haddon Spurgeon could become the preacher that would lead thousands and thousands to faith in Christ, he had to come to faith in Christ, himself. While both of …
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Answered Prayer…or Mental Illness?
In 2018, Donald Trump and Mike Pence were in office together and the subject of the Vice President’s faith came up on a well-known TV show called The View. After …
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After President George H. Bush declared war on Iraq in the early 90s, a group of committed Christians in Atlanta gathered to pray. They prayed on behalf of soldiers, governmental …
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Some Jump for Joy…Others Kneel
When she was 17 years old, Joni Eareckson dove into some water after misjudging its depth. The miscalculation left her paralyzed from the shoulders down and in a wheelchair for …
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Emo Philips on Forgiveness
“I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked God for forgiveness.”
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Practicing Prayer
Do you find prayer meaningful? How about satisfying? Do you see the evidence of answered prayer(s) in your life? Most people answer those questions with a despairing “no.” But there …
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Have you ever prayed and prayed and prayed only to fear that your words bounced off the ceiling falling far short of God’s throne room in Heaven? If so, you’re …