Asking and Getting

When Jesus says that everyone who asks will receive, he is assuming that those who pray will be disciples who are right with God and not cherishing iniquity ...

The Mystery of God

I think there are two very heartening things about our day. First, we are all admitting we need some answers. That in itself is encouraging. We are asking. ...

The Simple Answer to Prayer

A well-known author and authority on prayer was giving a seminar. During the question-and-answer period, a man raised his hand and boldly asked, "Doctor, ...

A Blessing on the Elevated Train

I remember reading a story not long ago about the "elevated" in Chicago--a train that when it comes into the downtown, it's on a high track. ...

What to Ask God For

I asked God to take away my pride, and God said no. He said it was not for him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped ...

Our Responses Determine Our Lives

It is awesome to realize that at the end of our lives we will be the sum total of our responses to God's answers to our prayers, for God has chosen ...

Expect Great Things

Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.

Misguided Requests

Oh, I wish that God had not given me what I prayed for! It was not so good as I thought.