I want to grow in prayer and want to help others grow in prayer. As a result of that desire, I recently found myself in a Google search rabbit hole browsing for “tools for prayer.” One of the search results made me both angry and thankful. I was angry because I found on one website, […]
Prayer Tools
How to Focus in Prayer: 7 Tips
Wondering how to focus in prayer and fight the distraction that derails you? In my latest video, I share seven practical tips for fighting distraction in prayer. Watch until the end to see the tip that encourages me the most. Watch the video here. Subscribe to my channel here. I’ve been encouraged to hear from […]
Why Prayer Matters: An Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer
In Chapter 1 of my book When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer titled “I Forget Why Prayer Matters”, I share an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. Writing this foundational chapter drove me to worship in amazing ways. You can preview my book by reading the […]
Ten of the Best Psalms for Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
Before I share the best Psalms for anxiety and fear, let me provide this encouragement: If you face anxiety, fear, or depression, God knows your experience. He keeps your tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). You may feel like you’re passing through great darkness, but He is LIGHT for the darkness (Psalm 27:1). The Psalmists […]
Thomas Watson on the Relationship Between Meditation and Prayer
Thomas Watson’s A Christian on the Mount: A Treatise Concerning Meditation (free eBook here) made my list of top reads last year. I can’t imagine a richer or more inspiring book on the discipline of meditation. Watson is a master illustrator, each page brimming with its own collection of images illustrating the ins and outs […]
