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Jan 19th 18
A Prayer for the End of Abortion
The anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion is just a few days away (January 22nd). Since that decision was handed down, there have been over 60 million abortions that have destroyed the lives of unborn children. [1] Every year, we take one day of Pursuit 21 and focus our prayers on the end of abortion. This is our focus today. We may not be in Washington D.C.... read more
Jan 19th 18
Fasting Day 13: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives
Fasting Day Thirteen Posts From the Archives: Don’t Judge the Results Based on What You Feel (Part 2) … The Ezra Fast … Fasting, Justification, and Sanctification … When God’s People Pray (Video by Jim Cymbala)… This Kind Does Not Go Out by the Courts or Political System On Target .. Fasting and Weight Loss … Don’t Judge the Results Based on What... read more
Jan 18th 18
Fasting Day 12: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives
Fasting Day Twelve Posts From the Archives: Don’t Judge the Results Based on What You Feel … Why Is It So Hard for Christians to Pray? … Fasting with an Illness: Safe Ways to Fast … The Origin of Fasting: Reversing Cause and Effect … Is Fasting a Requirement … The Reward of Waiting .. Entering God’s Rest … If I Fast Without My Husband, Will It Still Help?... read more
Jan 18th 18
Drawing Near: Treasuring Communion (Part Two)
Do you find it difficult in this age of distractions to disconnect from everything in order to connect to God? How many times a week do you withdraw from other people in order to draw near to God? This includes tearing yourself away from your social media accounts, phone, text messages, emails, television, internet, movies, entertainment, work, and in-person contact with other people. When you do withdraw... read more
Jan 17th 18
Fasting Day 11: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives
Fasting Day Eleven Posts From the Archives: Persisting in Secret Prayer … Preparing for the Great … Can Fasting Remove Sin … Matt Chandler: The Sanctity of Human Life .. The Reward Giver … The Missing Link … Fasting Day 11: Persisting in Secret Prayer How much did you pray this morning? How much do you tarry before the throne of God every day? This is the fifth... read more
Jan 17th 18
Drawing Near: Treasuring Communion (Part One)
Have you struggled to make drawing near to God a priority? Even while doing without food in order to supposedly express your hunger for God? Has it been easier to do without food than it has been to pray? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Don’t feel condemned. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve struggled in prayer, too. And I’m leading the... read more
Jan 16th 18
Fasting Day 10: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives
Fasting Day Ten Posts From the Archives: The Power of Prayer … Answering a Fasting FAQ … Search My Heart … Dr. Elmer Towns on Fasting … A Simple Equation … President Lincoln’s Proclamations of Fasting and Prayer Fasting Day 10: The Power of Prayer Do you truly believe in the power of prayer? Is your belief demonstrated by the amount of time you engage in... read more
Jan 15th 18
Fasting Day 9: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives
Fasting Day Nine Posts From the Archives: A Promise to Plead … God Answers Prayer … Feeding Faith, Part 3 … Brokenness, Part 2 … More Than Food … First Fruits of the New Year … Fasting Day 9: A Promise to Plead When George Mueller prayed, he would pray with His finger on a promise from God to plead. In The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power R.A.... read more
Jan 14th 18
Fasting Day 8: Grace for the Race
Congratulations, Pursuit 21 fasters! You’re one-third of the way through your fast — there are just fourteen days left. I can’t believe how quickly the time is flying by! Let’s be sure to seize every ounce of potential in the fast by spending time in prayer and the Word. No Regrets Every year, when we reach the one week mark, I look up in surprise … and sadness. A week already... read more
Jan 14th 18