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We are used to church leaders like pastors, priests and deacons praying over the sick. But you can also claim God’s healing over yourself or a friend.  James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power … Read more

Being a pastor is an honorable calling. But to be honest, I often do not envy my pastor. Can you imagine being responsible for the souls of so many people? It sounds intimidating to have the entire church look up to you for spiritual guidance.  That’s why pastors need our prayers. We have an equally … Read more

Repentance is a matter of life and death, eternal life and eternal death. Repentance is how God forgives our sins and purifies our hearts in readiness to dwell with him eternally in heaven. If you die without repenting, you risk heading the other way, towards eternal death.  Jesus says in Luke 13, “Unless you repent, … Read more

The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The ‘confess’ part is key. You can’t just hope that God will forgive you. You have to acknowledge your sins and ask God for forgiveness. Here … Read more

Never thought about saying a birthday prayer for yourself? Well, you should start. Your birthday is a big deal. You’ve made it another year and if you count your blessings since the last birthday, you’ll find there are plenty of them. It’s a great time to give thanks to God.   Your birthday is also an … Read more

Most of us constantly worry about our elderly grandparents. We worry about their health, whether they are lonely, if they are safe and plenty of other things.  Even as we take care of them as best as we can, it’s also important to pray for them and put them in God’s hands. Here are four … Read more

The passing of a best friend often feels like part of your family has been ripped from you. Anger, sorrow, grief and sometimes even denial — all these and more can overwhelm you as you grapple with the tragedy.  It’s in these moments that we most need God’s peace, strength and joy. Through prayer, you … Read more