How to See the Gospel Spread and Flourish

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Thursday, May 23, 2013

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One of my favorite passages of scripture to read and to teach on is Acts 12. Here we have the familiar story of Peter’s miraculous “escape” from prison. We love the story of the angel coming to Peter while he is asleep, chained between two guards, an ... Read More

Perpetuating Dull Prayer Practices

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Thursday, March 21, 2013

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Recently I was leading a prayer meeting at the church in Florida. We were in a section praying for unity in the church and churches of the community. ... Read More

Stop Ministering in Our “Best We Can Do” Strength

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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In a recent interview with Outreach magazine, Washington D.C. pastor Mark Batterson hit the nail on the head in describing the difference between a praying church and one that does not really pray. ... Read More

A Confusing Prayer Promise?

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Friday, November 30, 2012

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“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you” (John 15:7). One of the most quoted prayer promises in Scripture, John 15:7 has brought some confusion to a lot of believers. ... Read More

Short Prayers vs Long Prayers

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Saturday, October 13, 2012

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Working on the classics column of our January issue of Prayer Connect, I read an interesting comment by Frank C. Laubach “If we pray for them (speaking of individuals for whom we pray) ten seconds several times each day we shall be more likely to sec ... Read More

When a Scriptural Truth Shouldn't Be Taught

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Saturday, July 21, 2012

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My little grand daughter Gabrielle, who is almost 5, loves to "drive" the tractors with Grampy when she comes to visit. I have a large graden tractor and an all terrain working vehicle we like to go on. She sits on my lap and helps me drive around. ... Read More

My Most Profound Prayer

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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Whenever I find myself either struggling to pray or it feels like my prayers are focused solely on fixing a situation, I go back to a simple prayer I have learned to pray over and over again. ... Read More

The #1 Prayer Discipleship Method

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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My passion is to train and disciple people in the area of prayer. I especially get excited when I see the light go on in a struggling pray-er and his or her prayer life is forever changed. ... Read More

Why We Don’t Pray

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Monday, January 30, 2012

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I have often wondered why so many believers do not pray much, if at all. (Statistics show that more than 80% of western believers would say they have a poor prayer life.) Before I go any further I need to get right out front, that I am not a great ma ... Read More

Prayer Is More Than Talk

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Just a week ago, I spent a day at an interesting church. Rising out of the corn fields of central Iowa is the town of Newton. Hard hit by the recession, Newton’s main employer having gone out of business. On the edge of Newton stands a dynamic prayin ... Read More

A Simple Truth from Paul

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Saturday, January 14, 2012

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I am often struck by a powerful truth regarding prayer that is “between the lines” in 1 Corinthians 1:8-11. Paul, who has just come off a very difficult missionary journey, is writing to the Corinthian church to both report and to thank his supporter ... Read More

Reflections and Dreams

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Saturday, December 24, 2011

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This time of year is always a time for reflection. Pondering what Christ did for you, looking back at what was accomplished this past year . . . and what wasn’t, reflecting on personal shortcomings and how to improve, and reflecting forward at the ho ... Read More

Prayer Brings Spiritual Eyesight

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Sunday, December 04, 2011

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One of my favorite passages in Scripture is Luke 2:22-31, the account where Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple for circumcision and to offer a sacrifice. ... Read More

"In Jesus Name, Amen" Not Just a Phrase

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Sunday, October 30, 2011

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In John 13-18, at the last supper, we have an interesting snippet into the life of Jesus. Like a parent who is leaving his child at college for the first time, Jesus covers everything important his “kids” needed to know before leaving them on their o ... Read More

I Would Love It if Prayer Was Seldom Mentioned!

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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It’s true. I long for a day when prayer seldom will be mentioned in church. Now before you drop your membership to CPLN or report me to the heresy watchdogs, let me explain.

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Prayer: The Key to Peace

Author:Jonathan Graf

Topic Date:Sunday, August 14, 2011

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I am an avid Boston Red Sox fan. One of my favorite players is David Ortiz, who has been with the Sox for 9 seasons. He is a highly paid, star player who makes more money in two days then I make in a year! ... Read More

Living up to a Core Value

Author:Jon Graf

Topic Date:Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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I don’t know any church or ministry that would not mention prayer either as a core value or as the foundation that undergird its mission. In fact, many put it front and center in a list of core values. But the question is, how many truly live up to t ... Read More