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Prodigal Prayers: Week 17

4/28/2026

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Find hope and strength in Prodigal Prayers: Week 17 – A Prayer for Perseverance. This Scripture-based devotional explores intercessory prayer for prodigals through Lamentations 2:19, encouraging believers to pray with faith, surrender, and persistence. Be reminded that God hears every prayer, works in unseen ways, and brings restoration in His timing. Perfect for those seeking Christian encouragement, prayer for loved ones, spiritual growth, and biblical guidance in difficult seasons.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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3 Old Testament Quotes from the Sermon at Pentecost

4/24/2026

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3 Old Testament Quotes from the Sermon at Pentecost

How Peter Preached Christ
​Using Joel and the Psalms

Peter’s sermon at Pentecost, in Acts 2:14–36, is one of the most powerful moments in the early church.

As the Holy Spirit descends and fills the disciples, Peter stands up and boldly proclaims that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. To prove his message, Peter quotes three Old Testament passages: Joel 2:28–32, Psalm 16:8–11, and Psalm 110:1.

Each of these scriptures sheds light on God’s redemptive plan, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the identity of Jesus Christ. 
Let’s take a closer look at each of these passages and see what we can learn from them.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 16

4/21/2026

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Find hope and encouragement in praying for prodigals with this Scripture-rich devotional based on Jeremiah 31-33. This Christian blog post explores God’s promise of reward for faithful prayer, the New Covenant, forgiveness, restoration, and His power to bring prodigals home. Strengthen your faith, trust God’s plan, and be reminded that nothing is too hard for Him as you intercede with boldness, hope, and perseverance.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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3 Examples of Enduring Through Prayer

4/17/2026

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Discover how to endure trials through prayer with biblical examples from Hannah, Daniel, and David in this Scripture-based devotional. Learn how to pray with honesty, faith, and perseverance during suffering, fear, and failure. This Christian blog post offers encouragement, biblical truth, and practical guidance for strengthening your prayer life, trusting God in difficult seasons, and finding hope through His presence and promises.

Three Stories from the Old Testament

Have you ever walked through a season of suffering, confusion, or fear—and found that prayer was the only thing holding you together?

Prayer is not just a spiritual practice, it's a lifeline. And throughout the Old Testament, we see real people turning to God in raw, honest, and sometimes desperate ways.

In this post, we’ll look at three well-known figures—Hannah, Daniel, and David—and how they endured hardship through prayer. Their stories aren’t just ancient history; they’re powerful examples for our lives today.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 15

4/14/2026

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Find hope as you pray for a prodigal in this Scripture-rich devotional based on Jeremiah 20 and Jeremiah 29. This Christian blog post encourages persistent prayer, faith in God’s promises, and trust in His plan for redemption. Discover how God turns rebellion into restoration, brings freedom from sin, and offers a future and hope. Be strengthened to keep interceding, stand firm in your faith, and believe that God hears, pursues, and restores every prodigal heart.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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8 Things That Happen When We Truly Abide in Christ

4/10/2026

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Discover 8 powerful things that happen when you truly abide in Christ in this Scripture-based Christian blog post. Learn how abiding in Jesus leads to spiritual growth, fruitfulness, peace, answered prayer, and transformation. Rooted in John 15, this devotional encourages a deeper relationship with God through prayer, obedience, and His Word. Strengthen your faith, align your heart with God’s will, and experience lasting joy, wisdom, and guidance in your daily walk with Christ.
Abiding in Christ is more than just a spiritual phrase—it is a way of life. Jesus invites us into a relationship of deep connection, where we remain in Him, and He remains in us. This abiding leads to a transformation that touches every area of our lives.

Scripture writing is a simple yet powerful way to abide in Christ because it slows us down and anchors our hearts in His Word. As we intentionally write out Scripture, we’re not just reading truth—we’re meditating on it, internalizing it, and allowing it to shape our thoughts and desires. This practice helps quiet the noise of the world, refocus our minds on who God is, and deepen our awareness of His presence. Over time, His Word begins to dwell richly within us, strengthening our faith and helping us remain rooted and connected to Him in every season.​

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 14

4/7/2026

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Prodigal Prayers Week 14: A Prayer for Redemption explores Isaiah 45:22 and Jeremiah 2, offering biblical guidance for praying over prodigals. Discover how God calls the lost to return, exposes empty pursuits, and brings true restoration. This Christian Bible study encourages bold, scripture-based prayer, highlighting God’s power to redeem, save, and transform lives. Find hope, faith, and encouragement as you trust God to bring your prodigal home.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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