We can't do life alone. We were not designed that way.It is also true that in order to accomplish all that God has for us, we are going to need the help of others. This help can come in many forms and can almost feel life-saving.It could be the encouragement of...
We are all tempted to give up in prayer. Giving up, in general, is one of the great temptations of the enemy.That is why Paul encourages us not to give up. So, when it comes to our prayer life, it is important to hang on until God answers one way or the other.Jacob...
It is helpful to my prayer life to take a Scripture and carry it throughout the day. As I face different situations, I bring that simple verse back to mind and pray it over whatever is in front of me.It is a simple practice but can make a big difference in the...
I have been following the "Avengers" movies for years now. I am a nerd, and I am comfortable with that. As a matter of fact, in my first book, Enjoying Prayer one of the chapter titles is "Embrace the Nerd Within." So I thought I would have a little fun with the...
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately about the subject of spiritual warfare. When you have done as much teaching on the subject of prayer as I have, the topic just comes up. You may not be a chess player, but I think these five fun and simple lessons on the...
As I write this, I am just coming out of the fog of jet lag and an Israeli cold that I got on my first-ever trip to Israel. This was a trip that I am sure I will be unpacking for quite some time, but I thought I would take a stab at some reflections on Christmas since...
Sometimes people feel intimidated by the idea of praying for someone in person. If you are a follower of Jesus, this doesn't need to be. In this simple video, I will show you a strategy that you can use to feel comfortable stepping out and praying. {eoa}Kevin...
Sometimes in the "everydayness" of life, it is easy to become discouraged. I felt I should make this video for those who are feeling weighed down. After watching this two-minute video, if you need more help with joy, let me encourage you to check out this post or...
God has some gifts for us, but sometimes we just don't receive them. Here is a thought that might get you excited:Kevin Senapatiratne is head spiritual pyromaniac for Christ Connection. Kevin speaks around the United States, helping Christians find the fun of prayer....
Our only daughter started middle school this morning. This is a big deal around here, so since yesterday was a holiday here in the USA, we tried to have a low-key day to get ourselves ready. As I was reflecting, I thought about how seasons like this allow for new...
I love seeing God do miracles. Would you like to see more of them in your life? Recently, I heard a message on the great account in Joshua 10 where Joshua prayed and the sun stood still. My friend who was speaking shared that one of the reasons that Joshua could pray...
Jesus made prayer so simple for anyone to engage into conversation with God. Here I break down Jesus' teaching in what is called the Lord's Prayer, found in Matthew 6:9-13. Enjoy your conversation with God!In the video, I mention a book that I read when I was 13 years...
Mark Batterson has some great quotes like, "Prayers turn into goals and goals turn into prayers" or "Pray like it depends on God and work like it depends on you." But would you even know if God answered your prayer?Kevin Senapatiratne is head spiritual pyromaniac for...
My most popular post of all time is 10 reasons that people don't go to your prayer meeting. When the average church in the United States has about 10 percent of the Sunday morning service involved in prayer ministry, I can see why there is an interest. One of the main...