David Brainerd (1718-1747) was a missionary to the Native Americans of New York. He died of Tuberculosis in Jonathan Edwards’ home. Two years later Edwards published The Life of David Brainerd, which consists almost entirely of Brainerd’s journal entries. Brainerd’s Life has been influential on countless missionaries after him. It had a major impact on people like William Carey, Henry Martyn, and Jim Elliot.
Tag Archives: Prayer
On Prayer
November 6, 2009 – 9:14 AM
From Kevin DeYoung's post this morning titled, Prayerlessness is Unbelief: If you know you are needy and believe that God helps the needy, you will pray. Conversely, if we seldom pray, the problem goes much deeper than a lack of organization and follow through. The heart that never talks to God is the heart that [...]
What if Your Life Ended Today?
November 4, 2009 – 12:30 PM
The Bible reminds us that life is a vapor, “a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes” (James 4:14). If this is the case, then how should we approach each day? In fact, how should we prepare ourselves just in case our life ends today? As I was reading The Valley of [...]
An Interview With Matt Chandler
October 12, 2009 – 8:35 AM
Acts 29 director Scott Thomas interviewed Matt Chandler. Here's an excerpt. (N.B. Chandler's excellent counsel on the value of non-negotiable daily time with the Lord in the Word and prayer.) [HT: The Resurgence]
Would You Pray This Prayer?
October 10, 2009 – 6:12 AM
Francis Chan offers the following video devotional based on Proverbs 30:7-9. Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you [...]
Prayer is a Gospel Privilege
September 25, 2009 – 4:34 PM
On Fridays, my prayer list is focused on the needs of family and friends. As I was praying this morning, I was overwhelmed by God’s grace in several prayers that have been answered in the manner in which I had been asking the Father. It is utterly humbling to see God at work in the lives of His children!