Prayer Is Worth Doing Badly | Influence Magazine


Over at InfluenceMagazine.com, I have an article on the Lord’s Prayer entitled, “Prayer Is Worth Doing Badly.” Here’s the introduction: Several years ago, I went to lunch with friends after church. When our food arrived, all of them turned to … Continue reading Prayer Is Worth Doing Badly | Influence Magazine

What and How to Pray for Your Kids: A Review of ‘Praying Circles Around Your Children’ by Mark Batterson


 Batterson, Mark. 2012. Praying Circles Around Your Children. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. My wife and I want to be the best possible mom and dad for our son. As Christians, we understand that this includes praying regularly for him. But what should we pray? And how should we pray? That is the topic of Mark Batterson’s excellent little book, Praying Circles Around Your Children. Mark is pastor of National Community Church in Washington DC, a prolific author, and—full disclosure—a personal friend. Praying Circles is a spinoff of his longer book on prayer, The Circle Maker, which I also highly recommend … Continue reading What and How to Pray for Your Kids: A Review of ‘Praying Circles Around Your Children’ by Mark Batterson

Daily Points for the Week of Prayer (January 6-12)


January 6, 2013 kicks off the Week of Prayer across the Assemblies of God Fellowship. You can participate by using the points below to join in prayer with others across the nation each day. Sunday, January 6: “If my people…will humble themselves” We repent of our spiritual indifference and commit to walk humbly before You. Monday, January 7: “If my people…will pray” We commit to daily communion with You through prayer. Tuesday, January 8: “If my people…will seek my face” We seek to experience the nearness and intimacy of Your presence. Wednesday, January 9: “If my people…will turn from their … Continue reading Daily Points for the Week of Prayer (January 6-12)