Prayer Brings God To Us Rick Ezell “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8 NIV). Prayer reminds us that we need God more than he needs us. Prayer brings God to us. The essence of prayer is to join God, not God joining us. St. Au
Read more…What are your experiences with poetry and prayer?
I work at a retirement center and recently I learned how a man who had a stroke and who could not talk, was able to communicate by singing. Songs often begin with poetry, so I wonder if God sometim
Read more…Prayer Works Rick Ezell “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us” 1 John 5:14 NIV. Does prayer really work? Actually this is a bad question. Prayer is not a utilitarian practice
Read more…Prayer is a vital part of a Healthy Spiritual Life
Written by the Church Health Center Staff
A healthy spiritual life is an important part of overall wellness. An active and healthy faith life means that we are concerned with something larger than
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Prayer as a Vocation By Rick Ezell “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35 NIV). Glenn Hinson, professor of church history and spirituality, te
Read more…The Prayer Force By Rick Ezell Prayer is the indispensable and vital function of a believer. No aspect of our Christian life is more essential and crucial to our personal growth and health, and the church’s growth and health, than spending time with
Read more…I'm curious how others journal their prayers. I have tried so many different methods:
Question #1:
How many of you have been on a church sponsored prayer retreat?
A prayer retreat sponsored by a para church org?
A prayer retreat for intercessors?
Other corporate prayer retreate?
And what were your experiences, and your suggestions f
Read more…Recently I sensed the Lord asking me ,"Would Jesus be in the prayer room?" I spend a lot of time in our church's prayer room praying for and with others, so the question ignited a crisis of belief. I have been seeking the Lord for redirection, and He
Read more…I would be interested to know how many practice silence, solitude, meditation and contemplative prayer. How many are interested in the mystics, Theresa of Avila, etc. Also, are there any spiritual directors in the group? I am a spiritual director, ed
Read more…Two weeks ago I was approached by a staff member of our church about being part of a prayer team that would be available during Holy Week to help lead people through a labyrinth. Very little information was given to me other than this can be an effe
Read more…Prayer is an expression of the heart communicated to God, in as an imitation of of Jesus Christ, verbally and non-verbally. Words are intellectual symbols and to rely solely on them as prayer limits our spiritual expressions in prayer.
My single mos
I don't know about others but when I am in prayer, it is then that I really feel I am close to my Heavenly Father. It is like we join hands and can truly talk to each other. Praise His Holy Name.
Read more…I began praying scripture back a few years ago and I am really excited when I read a verse that I think will be a big help in praying for myself or someone in my family or our country.( I guess even more so now the world.) I am so small in my thought
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