“What is a novena?”……The word novena derives from the Latin word for "nine." A novena is a series of prayers prayed over a nine-day or nine-hour period. The prayers are repeated to obtain special graces or as a sign of devotion to God. Usually a novena involves making a specific request or expressing a specific […]

“What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?”……There are four primary Scripture passages that are cited as evidence for praying in tongues: Romans 8:26 1 Corinthians 14:4-17Ephesians 6:18; and Jude verse 20. Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20 mention "praying in the Spirit." However, tongues as a […]

“How can I know when God is telling me to do something?”……Pray, especially when you're unsure of God's will for your life.…James 1:5…If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.…Psalm 37:7…Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently […]

“What is glossolalia?”……Glossolalia, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as "ecstatic utterances," is the uttering of unintelligible, language-like sounds while in a state of ecstasy. Glossolalia is sometimes confused with xenoglossia, which is the biblical "gift of tongues." However, whereas glossolalia is babbling in a nonexistent language, xenoglossia is the ability to speak fluently a language […]

“What does it mean to pray without ceasing?”……Answer: Paul's command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing," can be confusing. Obviously, it cannot mean we are to be in a head-bowed, eyes-closed posture all day long. Paul is not referring to non-stop talking, but rather an attitude of God-consciousness and God-surrender that we carry […]

“What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name?”……Prayer in Jesus' name is taught inJohn 14:13-14…13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. 14 Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!…Some misapply this […]

Unceasing Prayer October 27, 2011 “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) This is, no doubt, the shortest commandment in the Bible, and seemingly the most difficult to obey. How could anyone possibly pray without ceasing? What about sleeping, or working, or other necessary pursuits? Paul himself claimed to pray without ceasing. For example, he wrote […]