School prayer

Soldier Up I came into this world way ahead of schedule at 28 weeks weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Prior to my delivery, the doctor told my mom I would have a 50/50 chance for survival. However, I would most likely be petite, have a failure to thrive, possible intellectual disabilities and may also be blind. All my mother heard was, “...there was a chance…” She prayed to God to let me live and be healthy, and He could do whatever he wanted with me. “Soldier Up”. I have been through many…

Wk2 Ministry Practice Paper The three topics that I have chosen to formulate an MAP (Ministry Action Plan) for future ministry are Effective Evangelism, Planning of Worship Services, and Visitation and the Ministry. The evangelism ministry base its purpose on the Word found in Pro. 11:30 (KJV) “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise”. The ministry views its goals as actions to facilitate learning and practices of discipleship. Jesus Christ is our primary…

church or improvement of spiritual sense to God. However, when people practiced an individual fasting, they generally understood it as a secret key that opens a heavenly store house or gate. It was viewed as a special prayer or more effective prayer than regular prayers, which made the prayer of saints to…

later my parents divorced and we ended up at a non-denomination church, where I spent the next 20 years. All through my childhood, I heard about Jesus and I remember being about four years old when my mother knelt beside me as I prayed the “sinners prayer” and asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. I cannot say that it was the most powerful moment of my life; yet it was very significant start to my spiritual journey. This journey has allowed me to see the Holy Spirit bring Jesus alive in my life,…

In many traditions across the world, child’s first haircut is a significant event. In India, it’s considered even more important. It’s done when the child is 1 or 3 years old. In the Hindu tradition, hair from birth is believed to be associated with the past lives. So, in a way the first haircut (known as Mundan), gives freedom from the past. So the whole process involves a lot of rituals. Hair is generally completely shaven (tonsured). In some cases, a tuft of hair (known as choti) is left to…

don’t drink much and never get drunk, and I’ll profess that I believe the Lord is my savior and died for my sins. Besides that, my logic takes over and I question too many things. Take, for instance, last Sunday in church. We’ve been called to prayer, so we stand and close our eyes. After a few seconds, when the preacher’s words were in full swing, I open mine back up! Then, I noticed something that I hadn’t noticed since my childhood.…

My book is a biography of George Muller, The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphanage, by Janet & Geoff Benge. This is a really good Christian book. George Muller is Christian from Germany. In Bristol, a lot of people were dying from cholera, so they held a prayer meeting together to encourage one another. He assured that Bristol, where he is at now, is the mission field. In the mission field, he made breakfast club for the starving children who don't have home or parents or food to eat.…

over me was indescribable. I knew what was going on, but was surrendered to the Spirit of God. My body was jerking, and I recall the evangelist walking around me and praying. I did not know what he was praying, but I knew I needed help. After more prayer, the evangelist reached down and said, "Spirit of performance, be gone!" and he lightly touched my forehead again. My body became completely still and the peace that passes understanding enveloped me, which is exactly what I had asked God to…

the poor, sick and ignorant and to bring aid and comfort to the victims of a plague which struck Siena. Raymond had fallen sick with the repulsive disease and had Catherine come to his bedside and nurse him back to health. He knew that Catherine's prayers had brought him back as he was very close to death. Raymond learned to trust her holiness and judgment, as she stood up for what she believed in. Raymond admired the bravery, compassion and generosity that had Catherine endured. Raymond was…

It was Sunday morning, and I woke up to the sound of a riotous drum beating. Later, I learned that this was to signify us to go the church, which was held in our town's meeting house. I got to sit on one of the better set of pews, since Laura's family is considered to be wealthy. I was forced to sit on that bench for what felt like forever (but was around 5 hours). When midday came, we gathered together and sat by the warm fire, eating and talking. I even met a young man. He was able to give me…