By Naomi Cook

Prayer is defined as a way of talking to God. We can simply pray in our own words as long as it comes from our heart with our good intentions. When we pray, we pray to God our Father. So only mention his name. No other name but Jesus.

Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship. It is the practice of the presence of God. It is the place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and supplication is made. 

God hears all our prayers. Big or small prayers, God has no limitation to answer prayer. The more specific our prayer is, the more definite He will answer. We can pray more than one or two times for something -- we can pray many times. More Here...

I think everyone has emotional baggage.  The really heavy stuff doesn’t start till you hit teenage years and young adult years. After a certain point it is impossible to remain “innocent” and baggage-free.

I used to think I could hold on to my innocence.  I used to think that I would never go through a break-up.  Break-ups are always messy, even if two people split in the most amicable of ways, because when you invest time in someone like that, it alters your heart.  And your first will always be on your mind and in your heart.

I used to think I would only be in one relationship and get married to that one person.  I thought I could avoid the emotional baggage and drama that everyone else goes through.  But I wasn’t special.  Nobody is. Nobody can avoid it.  So the best thing to do is to try your best not to cause other people pain, but accept that you’re going to break some hearts, and someone is going to break yours.  Accept it as part of life, part of growing up -- like my first boyfriend told me when he broke up with me. More Here...

Happy Sunday, readers!  Today, Christians all over the world will gather in local churches to spend time with each other, sing songs and listen to teaching.  We here at Revelife always hope and pray that you will join your local church for a service this Sunday.

But we also know that there are plenty of reasons why you may not be able to or choose not to go to church today.  Whatever the situation is in your life, we here at Revelife don't think you should go without the worship and teaching that Sunday has to offer.  That's why we feature North Point Online, the online version of the services at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. 

Today at North Point, pastor Andy Stanley is continuing series Breathing Room.  In this fast-paced world, do you ever feel like you can't catch your breath?  Join us as Andy delivers part three of Breathing Room.

North Point's services are streamed online live at 9:00am and 11:00am with rebroadcasts at 2:00p, 6:00pm and 10:00pm (all times Eastern).  We hope you'll be able to join us for a service today!

Like what you see at North Point?  You should know that there are North Point Strategic Partner churches all across North America.  Click here to see if there is one in your area.

By Cuan

Based on the scripture from Ephesians 2:1-10.

Often we think that we haven't done enough, and its true -- we haven't!
We never have, we never can and we never will!
We cannot be saved by our works and our doings.

Honour your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.-
Deuteronomy 5:16

How would you apply this verse to your life if your own father persecuted and berated you for your being a Born-again Christian, as if you were not of the same beliefs? Sounds funny right? Yes, he is also a Christian and already baptized but, sad to say, based on the way I see my father, he is not taking Jesus seriously in his life. He still under the addiction of drunkenness.

I thought he would change when I grew up and could stand by my own feet, having my own earnings and helping him to support our family needs. I thought that, when he became a Christian, he would transform himself to be a “cool dad” and a “sweet dad” like other “Christian dads” I encounter inside and outside the church. But, unfortunately, he is still just as bad as before. Nothing changes! He always tells me remarks that would slice and leave scars in my heart as if I am not his daughter when he is under the spirit of alcohol. More Here...