Discernment and Intercession

God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede.

A Prayer of Clement

We ask you, Master, be our helper and defender. Rescue those of our number in distress; raise up the fallen; assist the needy; heal the sick; turn back ...

Cynic's Intercession

"Lord, I lay before you the prayer concerns voiced this morning ... even though most of 'em sound like whining to me."

Prayer That Is Personal

When we pray for ourselves, our petitions usually center around what we think we need or what we are sure so-and-so needs. God sees needs in our lives ...

Learning to Pray

"Lord, teach us to pray!" So spoke the disciples to Jesus. In making this request, they confessed that they were not able to pray on their own, ...

The Importance of Paul's Prayers

It's useful to notice the prayers of Paul because what he prays for in the beginning he talks about in the letter.

Maybe you have had this experience ...

The Definition of Ministry

Ministry is giving when you feel like keeping, praying for others when you need to be prayed for, feeding others when your own soul is hungry, living ...

Praying for Others as Yourself

Ask for others what you are praying for yourself.

Counting His Sheep

I recently wrote to a close friend explaining that I had problems sleeping at night. When her next letter arrived, I learned that she has this problem ...

Luther: "How I Pray"

Dear Master Peter [Beskendorf, Luther's barber and lifelong friend]: I will tell you as best I can what l do personally when I pray. May our dear ...