A Different Prayer by Jan Cox Picture by Godgrown Read: Luke 11:10 NIV “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” I always thought of this Scripture in the worldly sense. What can God do for me? How can He help me out… Continue reading A DIFFERENT PRAYER
Tag: Stories on the Power of Prayer
DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER
Don’t Write Off a Powerful Prayer (reprinted with permission) By Heather McGillivray Being somewhat of a snoop, I enjoy getting together with friends and finding out what’s going on in their lives. I also love when I make a new friend and get to sit down and talk with her (really talk) for the first time—which is… Continue reading DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER
FLYING WITH JESUS
Flying with Jesus by Jan Cox Recently we took a plane ride back to Canada from our winter home in Arizona. While waiting to board we heard these words: “Passengers on flight 3677 please be advised that there are high winds in Buffalo. We want to warn you that we will not assure you that… Continue reading FLYING WITH JESUS
WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?
Where is Your Favourite Place of Prayer? by Janice Keats The Apostle Paul’s travel itinerary was quite extensive. He covered many towns and villages as he trained and fellowshipped with the saints of God. As Paul was making travel plans to Jerusalem, he stopped at points in between and encouraged his fellow believers. But his… Continue reading WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?
PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
Prayer Really Changes Things by Rev Ed Hird The story is told of two men, Harry and Stan, who have known each other for some time. Harry has fallen upon hard times and has come to his old friend asking for some help. ”Why come to me?” Stan asks. “Why should I help you out? What… Continue reading PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
COVERED
Covered by Kimberley Payne Looking back, I recall the many times that I had done stupid things, yet somehow I didn’t get hurt. Specifically, I remember my university days as being full of stupidity. For instance, one cold November evening I decided to leave a house party and walk home. This wouldn’t have been so… Continue reading COVERED
THE POWER OF PRAYER
The Power of Prayer by Belinda Burston at Whatever He Says (reprinted from The Power of Prayer, October 21, 2010) As Belinda drove her car to a conference a passenger related this story: A few years ago his mother called him about a man who was depressed due to family circumstances. Distraught, the man decided to end his life… Continue reading THE POWER OF PRAYER
TRAIN TO POLAND – PART 2
Train to Poland — Part 2 by Grace Fox (first printed Train to Poland – Part 2, July 22nd, 2010) This is our eighth trip to Eastern Europe since 2008 and, apart from gasping at near head-on collisions, I’ve never felt afraid. Until today, that is. Passengers come and go on these trains. For several… Continue reading TRAIN TO POLAND – PART 2
A PRAYING CHURCH
A Praying Church by Janice Keats Soon after Peter ended up in jail his friends immediately assembled together and started praying for him. So, how then did Peter end up in jail? It was a time of great persecution of the church, and Peter was captured and arrested and was placed under the guard of… Continue reading A PRAYING CHURCH
THREE INSIGHTS ON PRAYER
Three Insights on Prayer by Grace Fox, reposted from July 28th, 2010 with permission. Prayer is a divine mystery to me so I love discovering new truths about it. I recently ran across this passage and found it contained several keys to a more effective prayer life. “When Elisha arrived, the child was indeed dead,… Continue reading THREE INSIGHTS ON PRAYER