All Prayer articles – Page 4
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OpinionChurches are burning in Pakistan as Christians face extreme persecution
In the last 30 years, the number of countries where Christians face extreme levels of persecution has almost doubled. As the United Nations marks the international day for commemorating victims of religious persecution, Daniel McIlhiney explains what has been happening in Pakistan, and how Christians can pray
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Real Life'God rescued my son from a coma and healed him of brain injuries'
After being knocked off his motorcycle on a Californian motorway, Vincent was airlifted to a Christian hospital. His mother mobilised thousands to pray, and jumped on a flight from Wales to the USA. This is what happened next
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Testimonies‘My grandmother’s prayers saved me’
The divorce of her parents caused a deep pain in Imogen Hill. But the faithful prayers of her grandmother started her on a path to healing – and the miraculous salvation of many of her family members
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InterviewsFreedom in Christ founder Neil T Anderson on spiritual warfare, mental health and the end times
He may have sold millions of books, but its come at a cost. Dr Neil T Anderson reveals how he regularly experienced "full-frontal spiritual attack" in the early hours of the morning
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Regular ColumnistsJesus doesn’t offer us rest. He commands it
Our resident systematic theologian Lucy Peppiatt unpacks the New Testament’s teaching on rest
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Magazine FeaturesImagining eternity: Daring to dream of life after death
When Michael J Tinker’s father was diagnosed with terminal cancer it took their family by surprise. But in the six short weeks between diagnosis and death, they experienced God drawing close like never before
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OpinionWe’re one step closer to building the world’s largest Christian landmark
Hundreds of Christians have gathered near Birmingham to pray on the site where the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be constructed. Richard Gamble believes it was a significant moment of Christian unity
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ReviewsForgive - Timothy Keller
The latest book from prolific teacher and pastor Timothy Keller, Forgive is as good a book on the topic of forgiveness as you could hope to find. Full of cultural references and solid biblical exposition, Keller deftly explains why the need to forgive is so essential ...
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OpinionA worship flashmob is happening this Pentecost. Here's how you can join in
The convener of the National Day of Prayer UK, Jonathan Oloyede wants Christians to take to the streets at 3pm on Pentecost Sunday. Here's his vision in full
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ReviewsBy bread alone - Kendall Vanderslice
Professional baker and practical theologian Kendall Vanderslice unpacks an everyday truth: that “our spiritual lives are deeply connected to bread – the bread we break with family and friends, and the Bread that is Christ’s body”. Vanderslice argues that no food is more spiritually significant than bread, ...
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Regular ColumnistsBetter than fire
Writing ahead of Pentecost Sunday, Lucy Peppiatt says the greatest gift the early Church received was not signs and wonders, but a fresh revelation of the love of God
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OpinionWhen prayer becomes meditation: are we being led astray?
Should Christians participate in contemplative prayer and meditation? Kate Orson, who was previously immersed in new age practises, gives her view
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ReviewsPilgrimage: The BBC series that puts faith front and centre
As the popular series returns to our screens, Max Avard reviews the first episode of Pilgrimage and finds that kindness, not drama and controversy, makes for reality TV gold.
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ReviewsThe Church who hears God’s voice - Tanya Harris
It is a rare to find an academic and prophet with a down-to-earth approach. It is even rarer to have them write an in-depth, yet accessible book about hearing God’s voice today. Tania Harris weaves a fascinating narrative, highlighting key points in history where the pendulum ...
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Regular ColumnistsTroubled: Why I'm still overcoming sectarianism
My mum’s teen years were characterised by routine bomb scares. But the most frightening part isn’t the horrifying violence she witnessed, but the nonchalance with which she talks about it. Northern Ireland’s atmosphere of hatred was her version of normal. Humans are incredibly adaptable. Even the ...
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Magazine FeaturesThe failure of God
A theology of Holy Saturday is for all those who cannot see the way ahead – who suffer, fail or doubt. Between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is where true spiritual growth happens, says Bishop Emma Ineson
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OpinionBeyond Asbury: 6 other places where revival is happening now
Our global God is always on the move, says Jason Mandryk. To take just one example, there is good reason to think there are more than 1 million believers in the Islamic Republic of Iran, he says. And you can be certain that none of them are nominal!
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Opinion48 hours at Asbury: I may have concerns, but I’m also convinced the revival was real
A genuine outpouring of the Holy Spirit has taken place, says our reporter on the ground at Asbury University
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Regular ColumnistsThe rewards of fasting
As Lent begins, Lucy Peppiatt looks at what scripture teaches about fasting, and why it’s a practice Christians can benefit from
