The Power of Prayer

Adult and Teen Resources

Articles — Everyday Living

• Having Trouble Sleeping - You have a right to a good night's sleep. It comes straight from God, who watches over you while you rest!
• Peace Amidst Storms - When disasters hit, how can we respond to help and heal?
• There's Always a Way Out - If we feel trapped, scared by emotions or situations, we can trust God's loving hand to rescue us.
• When There's No Human Help, There's God! - When we are beyond the help of others, do we surrender to death? Of course we don't! Surrendering to the mortal world and the idea of death will never help us; however, surrendering to God is guaranteed to help

Guests — Everyday Living

• Gina Harden (Part 1) - Diving and Salvage Officer - Gina Harden was awarded the Bronze Star for "Meritorious Service" in 2009 as she took care of 2,000 Navy Sailors in Afghanistan. Kindness and diplomacy were the key.
• Gina Harden (Part 2) - Depth of Faith - Gina Harden, the 7th woman Navy diver, was part of history, salvaging parts of the ironclad USS Monitor. And more...
• Immaculée Ilibagiza – Author and Speaker; Genocide Survivor - Immaculée Ilibagiza, survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide, living in a bathroom for 91 days in silence. Learn how she came to know God, found her prayers answered, discovered what it means to forgive, loves and forgives freely, and is sharing her story with others.
• Jessica Morse – International Relations Specialist - Find out how Jessica's reliance on Bible inspiration helped her return from a war zone unscathed, comfort others, be safe from threats, witness life transformations, and more.
• Jim Anderson - Opera Singer-A Blessed Life with Singing
• John Lupher (Part 1) - For John Lupher, successful entrepreneurship is about committing to personal growth, finding the Infinite within, and practicing unconditional happiness.
• Julianne Hinkel (Part 2) – Facilitator for Pathfinders - Julianne shares how she prayerfully prepares for her work with prisoners, takes Jesus' non-judgmental message to heart, stays open, and sees these 'prodigal sons' lives change.
• Kelsey Griswold-Bacigalupi - Kids' Korner Guest, Kelsey Griswold-Bacigalupi, a Golden "Athena" Medal winner, shares how she stands up for what is right and is a peacemaker.
• Nancy Humphrey Case - Nancy Humphrey Case wrote Simple Prayers for people of all faiths (or no faith) to help people feel closer to God. Find out how she's followed God's lead.
• Villamans - God Leads Every Adventure, Living Abroad for a Year - Not every family lives abroad for a year. But the Villamans did. And God led them all the way.

Healing Messages — Everyday Living

• Bearing Witness to the Truth - Christi Lupher shares how doing her duty as a Christian completely healed stress-related stomach cramps.
• Facing and Overcoming Fear - Nancy Humphrey Case shares how she faced fear and overcame it after a few challenging rides on her new horse.
• Finding a Fulfilling Career Path - Margie Eddington shares how, despite challenges and closed doors along the way, God led her step-by-step to just the right career.
• Finding a Place to Live - Christine Villaman shares how God found her family a place to live just in time and in a great location in Spain, where they'd be living for a year.
• God Loves Man's Best Friend Too! - Even when our pets aren't feeling well, we can know that they are in God's ever-present care.
• God's Help on Icy Bridge - An individual shares how she experienced God's control of everything, even careening traffic on an icy bridge.
• God's Presence During a Tornado - Christi Lupher, a guest on our website, shares how she overcame fear in the face of a tornado ... which calmed.
• Help for Boaters Stranded in Storm - How God answered our prayers when our boat wouldn't start during a thunder and lightning storm
• Horse and Rider Trust God's Control - Nancy Humphrey Case shares how she learned to let go of control and trust in God while she worked with her young horse.
• Hostile Take-Over Prevented Through Prayer - Chris Jackson tells how another company made an attempt at a hostile take-over and how prayer helped them survive, transform, and thrive.
• Jabez and Roxie - Jeanne Sparks, an accomplished horsewoman, shares a personal experience in which the prayer of Jabez helped her work with and train a difficult horse.
• A Poor 12-Year-Old Girl Totally Healed Of Cancer - Cancer is healed! Check out this remarkable healing of a 12 year old girl.
• A Prayer Circle - A mom called a prayer circle for her daughter, which helped the woman win a job playing for a symphony. Prayer works.
• Restaurant Owner Trusts God's Direction - Ray Villaman worried about leaving his restaurants for a year to live in Spain with his family. Trusting that God is in control brought healing.
• The Right Path - It can feel hard to find a job that is fulfilling. Find out how this woman found her perfect career with prayer.
• Therapeutic Horsemanship and Love Meet a Son's Needs - Judith Cordray shares how prayer for their special education son and a therapeutic horsemanship instructor's refusal to limit him has helped her son break through limits and become more independent.
• Wallet Lost in the Ocean is Found - Marilyn Utz shares how she and her husband were able to maintain their joy even though his wallet was lost at the beginning of their tropical vacation - and then how it was restored in full

Parenting — Everyday Living

• Prayer - The Best Self-Care for Parents - To parent effectively, we've got to take care of ourselves. How do we do this ... and find the time?

Bible Characters — Bible Study

• Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-15 (The Lord's Prayer) - Bible scholar Mary Jane Chaignot shares inspiring insights on the Lord's Prayer.
• Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-8 (Praying in Secret) - Jesus gives three examples that have to do with "prayer, charity, and fasting."

Identity — Teen Time

• Having Trouble Sleeping - You have a right to a good night's sleep. It comes straight from God, who watches over you while you rest!
• Life Lessons from Skiing - What do you do when you fall? How do you know when to lead or follow? Find this out and more - all from skiing.
• Prayer Break - When was the last time you were alone, really alone with God? Try it...and see what happens.
• Test Prep: Don't Forget About Prayer - If taking tests is nerve-wracking, there's an answer: pray
• When There's No Human Help, There's God! - When we are beyond the help of others, do we surrender to death? Of course we don't! Surrendering to the mortal world and the idea of death will never help us; however, surrendering to God is guaranteed to help.

Making a Difference — Teen Time

• Conquering Drought - Even in times of drought and severe lack of water, we can turn to God for answers. It's God who blesses us, and gives us everything we need.