Prayer

  • Rediscovering the Wholistic Practices of the Early Church

    Embracing Spiritual Disciplines in Today’s World By: Kurt Barnes For many centuries, access to Scripture was limited, a privilege confined mainly to clergy and scholars. It wasn’t until the invention of the printing press that the possibility of wider access… Continue reading

    Rediscovering the Wholistic Practices of the Early Church
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Delighting in the Lord

    Day 9 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalm 37:4 Reflection:Psalm 37:4 reminds us that true fulfillment and satisfaction are found in delighting in the Lord. As… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Delighting in the Lord
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Seeking God Wholeheartedly

    Day 8 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Seeking God Wholeheartedly
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Growing in Knowledge and Worship

    Day 7 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” — Ephesians 1:17 Reflection:Ephesians 1:17… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Growing in Knowledge and Worship
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Steadfast in Hope

    Day 6 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Steadfast in Hope
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Eyes of the Heart Enlightened

    Day 5 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Eyes of the Heart Enlightened
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Awakened by Grace

    Day 4 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”— Ephesians 2:4–5… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Awakened by Grace
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Bearing Fruit in Community

    Day 3: By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.’”— John 15:5 Reflection:In John 15:5, Jesus… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Bearing Fruit in Community
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Empowered Witnesses

    Day 2: By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’”— Acts 1:8… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Empowered Witnesses
  • 21 Days of Prayer: Seeking God’s Glory

    Day 1 By: Kurt Barnes Scripture:“Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’ And the LORD said, ‘I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence.… Continue reading

    21 Days of Prayer: Seeking God’s Glory