Why We Must Pray for Our Pastors

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This is a time for us to let our pastors know how essential they are to the Body of Christ. Church members can bless their pastors with various sorts of gifts, but the very greatest gift we can give them is our continued intercession. Let’s remember that praying for our … Continued

The Generous Church

The following is an excerpt from our daily devotional series “Back to the Basics,” written by IFA contributing writer Gloria Robles. All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify … Continued

Help for Fear and Anxiety

Mental health is constantly in the news.  It is something we are seeing all across the nation. It seems to have touched families across the globe – no one is exempt. Pray for your fellow intercessor   Recently, surveys have reported increased levels of mental illness which have occurred since the beginning of the Covid … Continued

A Prayer for the Presidential Debates

“Election season.” The phrase brings a glimmer of hope — though to many, it can bring dread, as well. But friends, we don’t have to fear that our hopes will be cast down. Our hope is in God, and He is never cast down! Let the IFA community know how to pray for you.   … Continued

The Worshipping Church

The following is an excerpt from our daily devotional series “Back to the Basics,” written by IFA contributing writer Gloria Robles. “Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on … Continued

Intercessor: ‘You Changed History!’

Can we really change history? The short answer is yes. Recently, IFA reported that through a seeming “coincidence,” one of the participants in an IFA state prayer call found herself locked down in a mall during an active shooter situation — even as the prayer call was going on: IFA Prayer Call Interrupts an Active … Continued

Cleansing the Temple: El-Kanna

God has many names in the Bible. We tend to focus on “positive” ones, like Jireh (provider), Rapha (healer), or El Shaddai (Lord Almighty). All these names, and countless more, are true and reflective of the holy character and heart of God. Among these divine names is one that garners comparatively little attention: El-Kanna — … Continued

Tenacity Is What’s Needed

As the world becomes more evil, God needs intercessors who are tenacious. Our ministry is becoming harder, but we have to stay strong! From Give Him 15. In 1977 I heard my first sermon by John Garlock, the greatest communicator I’ve had the privilege of listening to. John, now in heaven, was one of my … Continued

End-Times Deception on the Rise

A recent headline caught my eye: “Christians Find Out Jesus Was Woke and Are Now in Crisis.” The article asserts that the Church is in trouble, citing pastors and evangelicals who refer to the principles of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as “liberal talking points.” Such people believe that what Jesus taught about turning the … Continued

Praying for China Without Fear

Recently, news stories about China have surfaced that should compel us to step up our prayers. News outlets report that the Chinese are conducting military drills near Taiwan. Taiwan’s government says it believes China could be ready to conduct a full-scale invasion by 2025. Get involved in state level prayer with IFA.   Meanwhile, the … Continued

The Church That Turned the World Upside Down

The following is an excerpt from our daily devotional series “Back to the Basics,” written by IFA contributing writer Gloria Robles. But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of … Continued

Hope for New York City

The Lord blessed New York City with a reminder of His covenant promises on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. A double rainbow stretched over Manhattan in the aftermath of sometimes pounding rains on the 22nd anniversary of the attacks that leveled the World Trade Center. This content is supported by your donations. Give today.   From … Continued

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