Category Archives: Prayer

Thoughts After a Year

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

It has been more than a year since I was detained, interrogated for hours, denied entry, locked up, threatened with prosecution, and unceremoniously sent home by immigration officials in India. This writing is designed to explain what happened and provide … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah and Prayer

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

“Thus says the LORD: ‘set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live’” (2 Kings 20:1; Isaiah 38:1). Hezekiah was about 39 years old (2 Kings 20:6 cf. 2 Kings 18:1-2). He had accomplished many good things … Continue reading →

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The Testing of One’s Faith

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Make no mistake about it. One’s faith will be tested, and tested again, in this life. James writes of “the testing of your faith” (James 1:3). These tests are common to man (1 Corinthians 10:13). We should not be surprised … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Backsliding

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

John Bunyan (1628-1688) was a Puritan preacher in England. He is best known for writing The Pilgrim’s Progress (From This World to That Which is Come), in 1678. The book sold perhaps 100,000 copies in its first 15 years (Bunyan, … Continue reading →

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Suggestions For Bible Students (Part 7)

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

This is the last part in this series. It is my hope that the thoughts in this series will help you to be a better student of the Bible. It is my belief that no book deserves to be studied … Continue reading →

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Peace Series: Peace Surpassing Understanding

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts, and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians … Continue reading →

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Mercy Series: Praying For Mercy

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus … Continue reading →

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Are You Dressed For War? (Spiritual Armor)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 3)

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 2)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“We know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves…” (Romans 8:22-23). There are three common views about … Continue reading →

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