ARTICLES
3 Petitions of the Serenity Prayer
What are some of the Bible passages that likely inspired the writing of the beloved Serenity Prayer?
How Is the Trinity Involved in Our Prayers?
Both the Spirit and the Son are called intercessors—they are nonexpendable in the work of our intercession (or prayer). And this by necessity requires the Father, too. How does knowledge of the Trinity strengthen our prayer life?
Persistent Prayer — Matthew 7:7
Scripture teaches us to persist in prayer, but should we be repetitive? If God hears our prayers the first time, why should we keep coming back to the throne of grace with the same petition?
Why Is Prayer So Vitally Important for Christians?
It’s uncommon to hear someone say, “I just could not bring myself to eat for weeks at a time.” Yet, Christians say such things about prayer. Why do Christians struggle to pray faithfully?
Trusting and Asking Our Father to Provide
Sometimes we think that our material needs are beneath God’s attention. Nothing could be further from the truth.
10 Things People Who Love God Want to Do
People who have new life in Christ have the Holy Spirit indwelling them. They are filled with gratitude for God’s mercy in saving them and giving them eternal life. Here are 10 things people who love God want to do, along with corresponding Bible verses.
Why Every Christian Needs the Ordinary Means of Grace
What are the ordinary means of grace God has given to us in Christ to feed and nourish our faith, and why do we need them?
3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church
Even with something as “safe” as the Lord’s Prayer, we need to think, “Can we do this?” And if so, “Why should we do it?” Here are three reasons why we should say the Lord’s Prayer in our church services.
10 Things to Pray For in 2023
God is the author of 2023, and he has planned the coming year down to the minutest detail, all with the goal of his glory and our good. Here are 10 things to pray for in 2023.