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Marriage Rededication Prayer

By Barbara Ingram | July 18, 2011

As a pastor and pastoral counselor I have used this marriage re-dedication prayer form in both pre- marriage counseling and in marriage counseling. Sometimes couples who have no “problems’ have come to me requesting a way to regain the “ spiritual spark” of their marriage.  Other times, marriage partners have experienced times of deep hurt, especially…

Daily Prayer for Your Spouse

By Karen Barber | July 14, 2011

Here’s a short, simple daily prayer I say on my morning prayer walk about my relationship with my husband: Lord, help me to love, honor and respect him and help us to communicate well with each other.  Amen.  

Praying for Missions and Missionaries

By Karen Barber | July 14, 2011

Here are some creative ideas for getting others in your church involved in actively praying for missions and missionaries. How to do this prayer prayer practice: Prayer Reminders People sometimes need something visual to help them remember to pray for missionaries.  I have seen many different objects used.  One ministry group gives out a “prayer…

Ten Tips on Prayer

By Joe Hethcoat | July 13, 2011

Here are ten simple tips on prayer I have found useful in teaching others how to pray. 1. Pray Regularly Prayer is like eating, it is nourishment for the soul. Everyday is a good rule of thumb.  Luke 9:28-29. 2. Pick a Time and Place to pray. This develops the habit of prayer in the…

The Basics of Christian Prayer in Scriptures

By LoveBeingaDad1974 | July 13, 2011

This article gives scriptures that explain the basics of Christian prayer. Why Pray? MATT. 6:8— PRAYER IS THE CENTRAL AVENUE THAT GOD USES TO TRANSFORM US.  IF WE ARE UNWILING TO CHANGE, WE WILL ABANDON PRAYER AS A NOTICEABLE CHARACTERISTIC OF OUR LIVES.  THE CLOSER WE COME TO THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD THE MORE WE…

Scriptural Fast Track on Prayer

By LoveBeingaDad1974 | July 13, 2011

Here is a look at the basic scriptures that give us a foundation on the essentials of Christian prayer. Why Pray? MATT. 6:8— PRAYER IS THE CENTRAL AVENUE THAT GOD USES TO TRANSFORM US.  IF WE ARE UNWILING TO CHANGE, WE WILL ABANDON PRAYER AS A NOTICEABLE CHARACTERISTIC OF OUR LIVES.  THE CLOSER WE COME…