Praying

Praying

If we want to truly love one another, as brothers and sisters in Christ—if we want to truly “maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3)—then there is one thing we must do: We must pray for each other. It is that simple … and that difficult....
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Open Windows

Living in the midst of a God-defying culture, in a city where you could be arrested if your neighbors tattled on you for worshiping Jehovah, Daniel did a bold thing. He prayed … three times each day … with his windows open. We know enough about him to trust Daniel’s...
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Something New

The feeling of desire is almost always with us. On the surface we might identify it as the desire for some new possession—car, house, clothes, technology, or even something as ordinary as a new coffee pot. It could also look like the desire for a new friend, new job,...
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The Hope of Revival

Revival is _________. Fill in the blank—not necessarily with the first thing that comes to mind, and not by quoting someone else. What are your genuine, personal thoughts about revival? What do you feel about it? Your thoughts might be hopeful and positive—like...
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The Pre-Yes

How do we hear from God? The heart that wants to hear from God, will. So, before searching for an answer to how, we need to be honest about whether we really want His answer. What do we intend to do about His will once it is known to us? It begins with surrender. We...