Spiritual writer Jack Deere wrote, “The biggest difference between the first-century church and the modern church in the Western world is the first-century church was a praying church. We are a talking church.”[1] When I lead in prayer, I try to pray more and talk less. Let’s follow the example of the first-century disciples and ask one thing of Jesus, “Lord, teach us to … [Read more...] about Lord, Teach Us to Pray . . . completed.
Roger Helland
Roger Helland is the Prayer Ambassador of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. He’s devoted to prayer and the ministry of the word, to Scripture and Spirit, to kingdom ministry and disciple-making, to piety and holiness. His passion is to stimulate spiritual and missional renewal in the Church. He lives with his wife, Gail, near Calgary.
Lord, Teach Us to Pray . . . continued.
Cheers, it’s 2025! You’ve entered one-quarter of the way into the 21st century. How do you feel about the problems and possibilities ahead? I feel a bit nervous but excited. And I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. Instead, I evaluate the past year in December and make intentions for the coming year. Yes, I intend to eat better, exercise more, and be more patient! … [Read more...] about Lord, Teach Us to Pray . . . continued.
Lord, teach us to pray
Recent months contained outbursts of screaming circumstances that cornered me into admitting, “Man is born for trouble as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). The world staggers from explosive devastation: Rattled and disoriented, I pondered these tragedies and muttered, “Lord have mercy.” Because I was teaching a church workshop on The Life of Prayer, I beelined it to … [Read more...] about Lord, teach us to pray
Ignite Prayer Canada: a vision for nationwide local houses of prayer
Imagine 1,000 churches across Canada radiant with God’s electrifying presence. Imagine continual fires burning on spiritual altars with faith-filled and united prayer, Scripture-fed and Spirit-led, fixated on God’s rule and righteousness. Where intercession fused with Gospel proclamation activate harvests of lost people converting to Christ, baptized, Spirit-empowered, … [Read more...] about Ignite Prayer Canada: a vision for nationwide local houses of prayer
Prayer and pursuing holiness
When people ask, “What’s your background?” My reply is, “Pagan!” I grew up as a non-Christian in Southern California with a sin-infested lifestyle devoid of God. But one Friday night, while I was stoned on LSD, Jesus Christ encountered me through a high school buddy who shared the gospel with me. The Spirit pierced my darkness and propelled me onto a journey of conversion. It … [Read more...] about Prayer and pursuing holiness