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The Pearl of Great Price or The Power of Prayer
(Copyright 04-25-2025) by Rebecca Wise (East Bend, North Carolina) John 14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do,that the Father may be glorified in the Son.14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. Here are excerpts from the book “Project Pearl” by Brother David. His previous book is “God’s Smuggler to China.” There are so many miracles of God’s divine providence and protection that happen when we trust in God instead of man. Beginning with Mao’s ‘Cultural Revolution’ in China (1966-1976), all Bibles found by authorities were burned, and anyone found with one (or […]
Fundamentals of Prayer
Fundamentals of Prayer – Part 1(Copyright 02-09-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Prayer is an essential element in spiritual vitality. It’s in prayer that we develop the close personal relationship with God that makes his spirit a power in our lives. We repent in prayer. It’s in prayer that we labor for the salvation not only of ourselves but of others. It’s in prayer that we give praise and thanksgiving to God and seek of him those things of which we have need. It’s vital to pray–and to understand how to pray, when, for what. Even if you have been praying […]
America’s Founding Prayer was Offered in the Name of Jesus
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) The First Continental Congress opened with Bible reading and prayer on September 5, 1774, at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Fifty-six Delegates were present from all 13 colonies except Georgia. Among those present were George Washington and Patrick Henry from Virginia and Samuel Adams and John Adams from Massachusetts. They met to discuss how to deal with Britain’s oppressive actions toward the colonies. Beginning with the Stamp Act of 1765, relations between the colonists and Great Britain had steadily deteriorated as King George continued to pile on tyrannical taxes and regulations about which they had […]
The Model Prayer
The Model Prayer (Part One): Introduction(Copyright) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Prayer is an intrinsic part of the religion revealed in the pages of Scripture. The Old Testament records many instances of faithful men and women humbly requesting mercy and aid from the God of heaven and earth, whether it is Daniel beseeching God to forgive Israel for her many sins (Daniel 9) or Hannah requesting a son, whom she would dedicate to God for His use (I Samuel 2). A study of the Old Testament prayers reveals a wide range of subjects, attitudes, circumstances, and styles in which God’s people have […]
About Prayer
(Copyright) by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) Prayer to an unseen God is practiced in all the world’s religions. It is not an exact science and faiths have developed many ways to attempt to be heard by their god. I was brought up in a large Christian denomination that had many prayers published that a person could just read. In the early days prayers were said during worship in Latin. Even after nearly 50 years I can still remember some of those prayers I had said as an altar boy- but even to this day they are a bunch […]
A House of Prayer for All Nations
(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas) To those who say the Sabbath was given only for the Jews: Jesus, driving out those selling in the temple area, quotes Isaiah, “My house will be a house of prayer” (Luke 19:46, Isaiah 56:7). In the same place the LORD says, “my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” He also says “foreigners … who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it … I will … give … joy in my house of prayer” (Isaiah 56:6-7). Jesus says, “the Sabbath was made for man” (Mark 2:27) — for humanity. Astronomically, the seven-day week is the […]
Prayer Closet Dynamo!
(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) When you pray, what is your spirit saying to God? “O God, I’m a miserable wretch, not worthy of your mercy. I beg and plead with you to hear my cry and grant me this one petition to be delivered from my need [whatever it may be: healing, financial help, peace of mind, etc.].” We are all familiar with the Psalms which are hymns set to music. Yet, they are also prayers. “Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse” (Psalm 72:20). David was a musician. He knew the powerful effect that music has on our […]
Private Prayer
by Betty Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) Jesus put considerable emphasis on Private Prayer (Matt 6:6). When you pray enter into your own room, shut the door and pray to your unseen Father and your Father who sees what is secret will reward you. Prayer is the highest exercise of man’s spiritual nature. First of all, we need to have a certain time to meet with God personally each and every day. David chose the mornings. “In the morning, O Lord you hear my voice, in the morning I lay my request before you and wait in expectation”. (Psalm 5:3). David’s tie […]
God and Prayer
by Betty Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) No, I love you too much. Have you ever prayed long and hard about a problem and never received an answer? Boy, I have. You wonder if God is even listening or if He even cares. The Lord of the universe is not obliged to answer our prayer in the affirmative. He will not act in ways that are contrary to His will even if He is besieged by fervent prayer. That can be good, however, considering some of the things we request. Many of us have found it to be true that God […]