What is Prayer?

Prayer is powerful because God is powerful. God has chosen, in his goodness, to allow our prayers to play a powerful part in the outworking of his plan. As followers of Christ, prayer should therefore be a central pillar of the christian life. We hope these resources will help you grow in your understanding and practice of prayer.

• Article: Prayer for Beginners by Marshall Segal

• Book: A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller

• Book: Prayer by Tim Keller

• Book: Praying Together: The Priority and Privilege of Prayer in Our Homes, Communities, and Churches by Megan Hill

• Essay: The Doctrine of Prayer by J. Gary Millar

What is Fasting?

• Article: Fasting for Beginners by David Mathis

• Book: A Hunger for God by John Piper