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The Power of Prayer

Our WTOnline Web site has been updated! The theme, The Power of Prayer, will encourage you to assess your prayer life and take the time to improve and expand your relationship—and conversation—with God.

Enhancing Your Prayer Life by Christine Crowley
Do you find it difficult to stay focused in prayer? Or perhaps the thought of praying daily wears you out. You have all the right intentions, but your prayer life just isn't as captivating and exciting as you have heard it to be for others. Here are a few simple ideas and tools that will encourage you to pray more often and more effectively every day.

The Perfect Prayer by Gwen Miller
Have you ever run out of words to pray over a situation? It’s impossible to see all sides of a problem, so how should we pray when we don’t know what to pray?

Marriage Renewal by Audrey Carli
Married couples sometimes settle into monotonous routines despite their affection for each other. Daily duties consume energy and the dream of their wedding day can get foggy. But those who take the time to enjoy every day together will put life back into their relationship.

Quiet Moments by Grace Fox
If Jesus sought times of refreshing, so should we! And we shouldn’t feel guilty doing so. We might not have the freedom to trade home and family responsibilities for a weeklong solitary retreat, but we can take mini-breaks.

Prayer and Chocolate Cake by Audrey Carli
Sometimes we get what we pray for and other times we receive the strength and courage to accept things the way God chooses.

Whistler’s Mother by Charlotte H. Burkholder
Known for her somber pose, Whistler’s Mother may seem irrelevant to moms today. But closer study reveals lessons in excellent parenting.

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I Realize I’ve Been Praying Wrong My Whole Life by Sue Buchanan
Wayne and I began to pray for our babies before they were born. It felt rather silly at first, praying for a little blob that made my tummy stick out. Mostly we prayed that “it” would be healthy. And happy, of course!

The Needy Child by Nancy Dearborn
For parents, raising some children is as easy as hiking on a level, paved path while taking care of other children is as difficult as climbing Mount Everest. Some children, for whatever reason, are born needier than others. Recently, I realized I am one of God’s most needy children.

The ‘Should Be’ Syndrome by Christy Snell-Burcham
On those days when you feel like you've failed because you should have it all together, humble yourself, confess that you are an imperfect person, and thank God for His grace.

Rethinking Pain by Kimberly Davidson
For decades I lived a secret double-life. By day, I was a woman who worked very had at appearing as if I had it all together. By night, I retreated into a dark, depressing dungeon. I held a secret no one could know about. I was a bulimic alcoholic struggling with depression.

From Kindergarten to Convertibles by Judi Braddy
Life is a continuous cycle of learning. The most important lesson is to trust the all-knowing One.

Prayer Resources reviewed by Patty Kennedy

Peace and Prayer by Audrey Carli
Many influences can threaten our inner peace. We can’t control the personalities and temperaments of the people we encounter, but we can preserve our own peace by responding to harsh words with calm and compassion.

I’m Coming Out with My Hands Up by Sonya Visor
I couldn’t handle this season of distress. Unanswered prayer compelled this pastor’s wife to take back all the problems I had entrusted to God. Why not? God wasn’t going to do anything with the problems anyway. Something had to be done.

Habits, Not Diets by Amy G. McGuire
It’s been said that what you do becomes your habit. Did you know habits can be applied to what and when you eat?

Not Knowing What to Pray by Rachel Hickson
Many people know they should pray and even want to pray about certain important situations, but they don’t pray because they can’t find the right words. God has got this covered.