Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household. Acts 16:31 Prayer for family is one of our greatest privileges and responsibilities and represents one of the most powerful, God-given means we have to effect change. The Bible reminds us time and again that God’s plan is for families
Parenting
Fight for your Prodigal Children
As a parent, it is heartbreaking when our children, who were raised to know the Lord, choose to reject Christ or wander from Him. God knows the heartbreak such a parent feels. The Bible calls these children prodigal. Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful lifestyle. When Jesus shared
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God's Presence
When we Allow How WE FEEL to Keep us From Prayer
Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s Presence assured of His glad welcome. Ephesians 3:12 NLT When you pray, do you sometimes feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling? There are times I feel that way. Perhaps it’s because I don’t feel especially holy. Or maybe
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Prayer
There’s POWER When We Pray God’s Word
Prayers similar to ‘Now I lay me down to sleep’ or ‘God is great, God is good’ were how I prayed for years. They were familiar and comfortable, and honestly, I didn’t know any other way to pray. However, years ago, when my daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune disease, I needed more than
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Prayer
Practical Ways to Establish the Discipline of Prayer
I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2 Do you struggle with prayer? Be disciplined to make prayer a priority Make a list Assign it a day of the
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Prayer
3 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Make a prayer list Pray with thanksgiving Experience God’s peace and trust Him Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
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Personal Stories
12 Ways to Pray for our Nation
Blessed is the nation who’s God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12 A few years ago, I had a unique opportunity to take a “Spiritual Heritage Tour” at the US Capitol. It moved me such in a way that I will never forget. Standing in the Capitol’s rotunda and listening to the stories of our nation’s
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Prayer
6 Steps to Remove Anxiety from our Hearts
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 By Ellen Stevens When our hearts are full of uneasiness or nervousness, the Bible tells us to pray: “Cast all your anxiety on Him…” (emphasis mine) In other words, throw our fears, anxieties, and heavy burdens onto Jesus. He is committed to giving His serious attention
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Prayer
Fighting for Your Family & Friends in Prayer
In a world that’s growing increasingly evil, where marketing’s promises tempt us at every turn and social media’s tentacles are far-reaching, what can we do to protect ourselves and those we love? Nehemiah found himself in similar circumstances. “Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the