When we miss God’s purpose in prayer, we miss God’s best. It is important to know that the purpose of prayer is for God to be glorified. … read more

I wish I could step into a time machine and journey back to that day when young Mary, a girl probably no older than fourteen years old, walked the… read more

We see a great Old Testament example of persisting in prayer in the three chapters of the book of Habakkuk. Historical clues within the book of… read more

In the book of Jonah, we meet an ordinary man from Bible times, a plain old Joe named Jonah. He was hardly a hero of the Bible. He was, in fact, more… read more

As we close out our study on the effective prayers of Daniel, we learn about the importance of knowing God’s Word and consistently responding… read more

As we continue to learn from the prayers of Daniel, we’re reminded of how reliant we are on God’s love and forgiveness. … read more

The Old Testament prophet Daniel became an advisor to kings because of who he was in secret on his knees before God. … read more

Deep in the Arabian Desert is a small fortress. It stands silently on the vast expanse of the ageless desert. Thomas Edward Lawrence, known as… read more

David’s family was torn apart by rape, murder, rebellion, and revolution. He’d failed as a father, in part because of his polygamous… read more

God responded to Hannah’s cry for a son, and she gave birth to Samuel. In keeping with the vow she had made to God, she gave the Lord her only… read more

If you want to be whole in God’s kingdom, you must be willing to be broken. God blesses the broken spirit. … read more

Over the years, I have prayed with countless people a simple prayer for decision-making wisdom: “Lord, which way should Your servant… read more

There is no power over temptation nor victory over sin without spending time with God in prayer. James Montgomery, who was a great man of prayer,… read more

In Jeremiah, the Lord promises Israel restoration of relationship with Him, saying, “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I… read more

It’s natural to look out for number one. But this focus on self takes us off course in our walk of faith. We may profess devotion and obedience… read more

Abraham continued to face consequences for circumventing God’s plan regarding his descendants. Ishmael, the child he fathered through his… read more

In fervently seeking God's will for our lives, there are moments when we clearly hear God's voice. And there are moments when we do not wait… read more

Disobedience disrupts our walk of faith. Even though God had promised Abraham many descendants, he and his wife Sarah had yet to bear any children.… read more