Christ Church Stories
When Prayer Feels Delayed: Why You Can Pray Without Losing Heart
If you’ve ever wondered whether God is listening, or why it feels like He’s slow to respond, Jesus tells one story that flips the entire question on its head.
How God’s Word Transforms Prayer from Routine to Power
Most prayers stay small and on the defensive, but Scripture invites us into bold, kingdom-advancing prayer shaped by God’s heart and will. In this teaching, we learn how God’s Word reshapes our prayers.
The Posture God Hears: Prayer That Starts With Humility
What if the biggest obstacle to your prayer life isn’t distraction—but posture? Jesus’ parable in Luke (chapter 18 verses 10 through 14) exposes how comparison and self-righteousness hollow out prayer, and why mercy is where real prayer begins.
How to Find God in a Wandering Mind
Struggling to focus in prayer? You're not alone. Your distracted prayers still matter. Learn how to meet God in the mental noise and find peace in the practice of returning. This blog will help you discover God’s grace for wandering thoughts and scattered minds.
When Your Soul Stirs: Meeting God in the Quiet Hours
What if your 4 AM wake-up call isn’t restlessness, but a divine invitation? Explore what it means when God stirs your soul in the quiet hours and how to respond.
What Is God’s Will for Your Life? Start Here
Is God’s will really that hard to understand? Maybe not. Discover how rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks aren’t just good ideas—they’re the very heart of His plan for you.
Three Keys to a Better Prayer Life
Jesus teaches us the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11 as a model for our prayers. However, Jesus wasn't merely teaching us an outline; instead, He showed us the transformative power of prayer. Keep reading the three keys to an empowered prayer life.
A Guide to Transformative Prayer: How to Pray for the Impossible
What if your prayers could open the door to something greater than you could ever imagine? Dive into Paul's prayers in Ephesians 3 and discover how to align your heart with God's power, purpose, and fullness.
How Can I Start Having a Quiet Time With God?
Discover the transformative power of quiet, unhurried moments with God. Learn how spiritual respiration—breathing in grace and breathing out praise—can deepen your faith and bring abiding joy.
Four Heart Responses to a Holy God
Examining the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, we can dissect common spiritual deceptions and the postures of a repentant heart. This is a clear parable of the contrasts between self-righteousness and humility. Discover how to embrace a teachable spirit and unlock God’s mercy.