The Bible highlights the immense value of mothers. Eve, Moses’ mother, Mary, and Hannah embody godly motherhood. Hannah’s prayer reveals qualities of a godly mother: extolling God’s holiness, explaining divine mysteries, exclaiming God’s salvation, and expecting God’s supremacy. These truths apply to all, showing our need for God’s saving grace. Happy Mother’s Day!
Category Archives: Prayer
National Day of Prayer
For generations, Americans have lifted up scripture-filled prayers in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by our Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in our history. The 2024 National Day of Prayer Theme is aContinue reading “National Day of Prayer”
Try Written Prayers
Several years ago, my wife, Lindsay, and I were asked to lead a Sunday morning prayer at a church we had only recently joined. The worship leader’s instructions were short and sweet: follow the usual pattern of the church that we had seen over the past several months. We were honored to lead our newContinue reading “Try Written Prayers”
Past Prayers
Have you ever sat in front of a blank sheet of paper and wished you could paint? US President Dwight Eisenhower desired to but could not paint, so he made use of templates designed for children called paint-by-number kits to learn how to paint. Many of his paintings—along with those of his administration such asContinue reading “Past Prayers”
A Better Prayerlife
I don’t think I’ve ever met a Christian who was completely satisfied with his prayer life. You might know what it’s like: you try to pray, but it feels as if the words disintegrate before hitting the ceiling, and you start to wonder, “Is God listening, or am I talking to myself?” Then there’s thatContinue reading “A Better Prayerlife”
Not Forgotten
By now, two years after the initial conflict, many Americans have largely forgotten about Ukraine. As often happens after a global crisis, we eventually become too distracted, irritated, or entertained by other news and media. Of course, there have been other more recent international conflicts as well, which also deserve our attention and prayers. InContinue reading “Not Forgotten”
The Devil Isn’t Creative. Just Strategic!
The content emphasizes the importance of overcoming distractions, doubt, interruptions, and guilt in prayer. It highlights strategies to maintain focus, such as scheduling prayer time, journaling, and involving family members. It also emphasizes the power of faith and the importance of addressing exhaustion or laziness. The author encourages joining prayer groups and seeking support from prayer partners.
When God Says No!
If you are a Christian and have been walking with God, there has to be a time that you can recall when God told you no. It is one of the most unsettling feelings that can leave you questioning everything. We believe that God is sovereign and that he is omnipotent, so there is nothingContinue reading “When God Says No!”
Does God Give Athletes Victories?
Few saw a third Africa Cup of Nations title in reach for Côte d’Ivoire’s men’s national team when they fired their coach at the beginning of the continent’s biggest football (soccer) tournament. Or when they failed to land their desired next coach. Or when they were the last team that advanced out of the AFCONContinue reading “Does God Give Athletes Victories?”
Shall I Ask God to Curse My Enemy?
In 1917, the Church of England removed Psalm 58 and other imprecatory verses from the psalter to prevent their use as reprisal refrains against the Germans during World War I. The public reacted strongly, but the bishops stood firm. The author explores the ethical dilemma of praying imprecatory psalms today, citing examples from the Old and New Testaments and advocating for their use in modern Christian worship.
Intentional Faith 