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Eugene Peterson on Prayer as Answering Speech Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Christian life , Christian practices , Devotional life , Faith and prayer , Hearing God's voice , Intercession , Listening , Meditation , Prayer , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Quiet time , Scripture , Spiritual direction , Spiritual disciplines
Filters: Quotes
References: Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13
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Fractured French and a Lesson About Prayer Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Christian life , Christian practices , Devotional life , Faith and prayer , Hearing God's voice , Intercession , Meditation , Prayer , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Quiet time , Spiritual direction , Spiritual disciplines
Filters: Everyday Disciples , International , Stories
References: Lamentations 2:19 , Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13
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God Supernaturally Provides for Couple's Ministry Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Abundant life , Calling , Choices , Courage , Daily bread , Decisions , Dependence on God , Direction , Discernment , Experiencing God , Fear , Fulfillment , Fullness , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , Guidance , Help from God , Hunger , Justice , Leading of the Holy Spirit , Ministry , Miracles , Needs , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, need for , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Providence , Provision , Sovereignty of God , Supernatural , Supernatural Experiences , Supernatural Occurrences , Trust
Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , International , Stories , Youth & Children
References: Psalm 34:9-10 , Psalm 65:4 , Psalm 81:10 , Psalm 144:12-15 , Matthew 6:25-34 , Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 15:19-20 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 , Ephesians 3:20 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , Philippians 4:19 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 1:17 , James 5:13 , James 5:16
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Years ago, Dave Phillips and his wife, Lynn, had a talk about the callings they felt God was stirring in them. As they discussed what they were most passionate about, they agreed that bringing relief to suffering children and reaching the next generation with the gospel were at the top of the list. The thought of starting a relief agency was considered, but Dave's response was, "But that would mean ...
Francis Chan, Forgotten God (David C. Cook, 2009), pp. 135-136
Petitions That Honor Our King Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Belief , Boldness , Christian life , Christian practices , Confidence , Courage , Dependence on God , Devotional life , Faith , Faith and prayer , God , God, attributes of , God, character of , God, faithfulness of , God, Fatherhood of , God, gifts of , God, glory of , God, goodness of , God, greatness of , God, infinite , God, love of , God, majesty of , God, omnipotence of , God, omnipresence of , God, omniscience of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, sovereignty of , God, trustworthiness of , God, will of , Intercession , Prayer , Prayer need for , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayerlessness , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Self-discipline , Spiritual disciplines
Filters: Everyday Disciples , Famous People , Free , History , Stories
References: Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 15:19-20 , Matthew 17:20 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 1:18-19 , Ephesians 3:20 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13 , James 5:16
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Travel back 200 years in Christian history to John Newton, the slave-trader-turned-pastor and hymn writer. He would receive almost unbelievable answers to his prayers because he believed in what he called "large asking." When explaining what he meant, Newton would often cite a legendary story of a man who asked Alexander the Great to give him a huge sum of money in exchange for his daughter's hand ...
Lee Eclov, Vernon Hills, Illinois; source: an illustration passed along through the years, first noticed by Eclov in Parables , an old newsletter that regularly featured illustrations for preachers
Woman in Coma Hears the Prayers for Her Recovery Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Belief , Faith , Healing , Intercession , Miracles , Prayer , Prayer Healing , Prayer need for , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, Failure , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Prayerlessness , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Supernatural Experiences , Supernatural Occurrences
Filters: Christian Culture , Everyday Disciples , Stories
References: Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 15:19-20 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13 , James 5:16
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WWII Prisoner of War Converted, Becomes Missionary to Japan Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Adversity , Bible , Bible study , Calling , Circumstances and faith , Conversion , Conviction , Danger , Devotion , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Experiencing God , Faith , Fasting , Forgiveness , God , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, love of , God, mercy of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, works of , Godliness , Good deeds , Heroes , Memorial Day , Mission , Missions , Outreach , Passion , Peace , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Protection , Protection, Divine , Providence , Provision , Scripture , Spiritual perception , War
Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , International , Stories
References: Matthew 5:16 , Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 10:42 , Matthew 19:19 , Matthew 28:16-20 , Mark 10:43-44 , Luke 18:1-8 , Luke 24:45-49 , John 13:1-17 , John 20:21 , Acts 1:8 , Acts 17:16-34 , Romans 12:3-8 , 1 Corinthians 12 , Ephesians 4:1-16 , Ephesians 6:18 , Philippians 4:6-7 , Colossians 4:2 , Colossians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , 2 Timothy 4:1-8 , James 5:13-16 , 1 Peter 5:7 , 1 John 5:14-15
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On April 18, 1942, Army Corporal Jacob DeShazer boarded a bomber plane with his pilot, Lieutenant William Farrow, and a co-pilot, navigator, and rear gunner. Their mission was to bomb Tokyo and its surrounding cities. When the mission was accomplished, they were to land on the shores of enemy territory and elude the opposing forces as they awaited further instructions. The bombing was a success, but ...
Elsie J. Larson, "From Bombs to Something More Powerful," Today's Christian (November/December 1997)
Soldier Experiences Protective Hand of God Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Adversity , Circumstances and faith , Danger , Experiencing God , Faith , God , God, compassion of , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, greatness of , God, love of , God, mercy of , God, omnipotence of , God, omnipresence of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, sovereignty of , God, trustworthiness of , God, works of , Heroes , Memorial Day , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Protection , Providence , Provision , Remembrance , Spiritual growth , Spiritual Transformation , War
Filters: Everyday Disciples , International , Stories
References: Psalm 23 , Psalm 32:7 , Psalm 40:11 , Psalm 69:29 , Psalm 91 , Psalm 94:19 , Psalm 121 , Psalm 140:4 , Matthew 7:7-8 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 6:18 , Philippians 4:6-7 , Colossians 4:2 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13-16 , 1 Peter 5:7 , 1 John 5:14-15
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Luis Palau on His Conversion Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Accepting Christ , Awakenings , Belief , Bible , Born again , Carnality , Change , Choices , Conversion , Conviction , Experiencing God , Faith , Flesh , Lostness , New life , New man , Old man , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Providence , Rebirth , Receiving Christ , Redemption , Salvation , Stumbling blocks , Surrender , Transformation , World , Worldliness , Youth
Filters: Christian Culture , Editor's Choice , Everyday Disciples , Famous People , Youth & Children
References: Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 11:28 , Matthew 18:21-35 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , John 3:3 , Acts 3:19 , 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 , 2 Corinthians 5:17 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13 , 1 John 4:19 , Revelation 22:17
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"Flash of Genius": God Seems to Answer Inventor's Prayer Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to
Filters: Movies & TV
References: Matthew 7:7-8 , Matthew 21:21-22 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:1-8 , Ephesians 6:10-18 , Philippians 4:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , James 5:13
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Desiring Less Than What God Can Give Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Atonement , Calvary , Charity , Christ , Christ, cross of , Christ, death of , Christ, love of , Christ, resurrection of , Consequences , Crucifixion , Desire , Easter , Eternal life , Experiencing God , Generosity , Good Friday , Grace , Heaven , Help from God , Hope , Jesus Christ , Longing , Love , Mercy , New man , Old man , Peace , Prayer , Redeemer , Resurrection , Salvation , Supplication , Thanksgiving , Trust
Filters: Christian Culture , International , Money , Stories , Youth & Children
References: Psalm 37:4 , Proverbs 19:17 , Matthew 7:7-11 , Matthew 16:19-20 , John 14:1-4 , Romans 8 , 2 Corinthians 9:15 , Ephesians 1:13-23 , Ephesians 2 , Ephesians 3:14-21 , James 1:27
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