Articles on Prayer

Practical Help for Times of Trouble

Philip Graham Ryken

The things that have helped me in times of trouble are the ordinary things that God talks about in his Word.

Prayers of Old Remind Us That We Are Not Alone

Jonathan W. Arnold

Looking at prayers that came from those before us was just an opportunity for me to personally dive into where the church has been and to understand that we’re not alone.

Podcast: What We Can Learn from the Prayers of Church History (Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold)

Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold help us understand and engage with written prayers throughout church history.

Podcast: How Do I Teach My Children to Pray? (Kristen Wetherell)

Kristen Wetherell reviews common struggles parents may have when talking about prayer with their children and how to create prayerful environments for them.

Podcast: How the Psalms Act as a Model for Prayer, Lament, and Praise (Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper)

Sharonda Cooper and Winfree Brisley talk about the way that the Psalms shape our prayer life, teach us about God, and show us to turn to him in any of life’s circumstances.

Podcast: A Guide for Weary Pray-ers (Doug O’Donnell)

Doug O’Donnell discusses the new Daily Liturgy Devotional, sharing how he really wrote the book for himself first and foremost, and how it has impacted his devotional life recently.

Podcast: Practical Tips to Help You Pray More (Courtney Reissig)

Courtney Reissig discusses the importance of prayer and how prayer helps us trust God by coming to him in a posture of dependency.

Podcast: A Beginner’s Guide to Fasting (Cassie Achermann)

Cassie Achermann discusses what fasting is, how the Bible talks about it, and how you can begin to practice it.