Sometimes a Christian may wonder, Why Pray? This reveals more about his spiritual condition than any uncertainty of biblical doctrine on prayer. Yet it’s good for Christians to understand why prayer is commanded by God. Prayer sustains our spiritual health by securing God’s presence and grace for our lives, just as breathing brings life-sustaining...

Editor's Note: In 1999 John Baerg was diagnosed with cancer. It remained contained for a little over three years and then began to spread. He went to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 24, 2002.  John served with Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada (now Power to Change Ministries) for 30 years.  Shortly before his passing, the prayer room in the Campus...

The purpose of prayer Group prayer was a characteristic of the early Christians. We read in Acts 12:12 that Peter went to the house of Mary where many were gathered for prayer. Earlier in Acts, we read that the disciples “went up to the upper room, where they were staying.... These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer,...

Praying to God If you are at a loss for words these prayers may help you. Remember, prayer is simply talking to God. God wants to be our friend and he wants us to feel comfortable talking to him. When you are unsure of where you will spend eternity: Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally.  Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. ...

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish. ~ Michelangelo, 1475 -1564 O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart.  Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams. ~ St Augustine In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that You will slow...

Quotes on prayer Prayer lays hold of  God's plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit's prayer. ~ Elisabeth Elliot Worshipping God is the great essential of fitness.  If you have not been worshipping...when...

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life" (Psalm 139:23-24 TLB). Confession of sin is necessary for fellowship with God and revival among God's people. The word 'confess' has as its root meaning, 'to say the same as.' Confession, then, is agreeing...