The following is an article written by Josué Barrios and is shared with permission. Josué Barrios serves as the Editorial Coordinator for Coalición por el Evangelio (The Gospel Coalition’s Spanish site). He lives with his wife Arianny in Santa Marta, Colombia, and is part of Iglesia Bíblica Soberana Gracia. You can read his blog at […]
Prayer
5 Onramps to Joyful Prayer
If you had to describe your prayer life in one word, what would you choose? Fulfilling? Effective? Joyful? Or do words like irregular, inconsistent, or blah ring truer? I’ve been there. And up until fairly recently, I haven’t been concerned, thinking it was normal, and thus OK. What I soon realized is that being content […]
Spurgeon’s 15 Tips for a Deep and Effective Prayer Life
Spurgeon knew the power of prayer and his need for prayer. When asked the secret of his influential preaching ministry, Charles Spurgeon frequently responded, “My people pray for me.” The following tips and quotes on praying effectively come from a new volume called Encouraged to Pray: Classic Spurgeon Sermons on Prayer. 15 Tips for a […]
10 Things to Pray Before Church
Fodder for preparing your heart for worship in prayer. Going to church is not like a trip to the grocery store, visiting a friend, or just a Christian task to complete. It is a declaration that worshiping the risen Christ is more important to you than sleeping in, eating brunch, playing sports, or working around […]
Help me with a writing project: Take a 5-minute survey on your prayer life
One question that has echoed in my mind of late is, “How can I encourage my discouraged prayer life?” The Lord has led me to examine my own failures as a pray-er and to seek answers from His Word. Often, I feel like my prayer wheels are spinning and I crave traction: something that can make […]
