Are We Over-Promising on Intimacy in Prayer?
I received this from Fred Heeren:
I received this from Fred Heeren:
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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