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Lutherans, Methodists, and Praying for Revival

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

For several years, a Lutheran pastor friend of mine and his church had been crying out to God for revival. During prayer one day he felt the Lord speak to his heart, “I cannot give you what you are asking … Continue reading →

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Praying … Correctly

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Tom Kraeuter

I’ve got a tricky question for you: Was the Old Testament prophet, Elisha, a man of prayer? Okay, maybe that’s not a tricky question. Of course he was. It seems to go without saying that true prophets must be people … Continue reading →

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Paths

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Tom Kraeuter

I just returned from a personal prayer retreat. One of my all-time favorite things is to walk and pray. This particular retreat area had lots of mowed paths as well as woods and open fields to trek through. As I … Continue reading →

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God Is Watching and Listening

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tom Kraeuter

If you’re one of God’s redeemed children, I’ve got some really good news for you. And it’s much better news than just saving money on auto insurance. Infinitely better. The news? God is watching you. Scripture declares, “the eyes of … Continue reading →

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Monica’s Son

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Tom Kraeuter

“…casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Monica was a strong Christian woman who had married an unbeliever. She, of course, desperately wanted her husband to know salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection. … Continue reading →

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A Greater Investment, A Stronger Support

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tom Kraeuter

My wife and I have a few missionaries that we support on a regular basis. The money that we give them is planned for in our monthly budget. The giving is not haphazard, but regular and consistent. So it dawns … Continue reading →

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It’s God Who Opens Minds

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tom Kraeuter

“Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures…” (Luke 24:45). I love that verse. You see, as a teacher, I have the skewed perspective that if I will just give people enough information—if I will teach them adequately—then they’ll … Continue reading →

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Wrestling in Prayer

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Tom Kraeuter

“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God” (Colossians 4:12, author’s emphasis). This … Continue reading →

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Shrimpy Prayers

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Tom Kraeuter

You’re likely aware that many missionary endeavors today are focused around humanitarian efforts. Helping local people with agricultural training in their own environment can be a good way to open the door for sharing the gospel. A friend of mine … Continue reading →

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Active Prayer

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Tom Kraeuter

I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf (Romans 15:30). As I read this verse recently, I was … Continue reading →

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