Category Archives: Contemplative Prayer

The Iron Lady

Posted on April 18, 2012 by nhop

I recently watched the movie “The Iron Lady”, on the life of Margaret Thatcher. I was intrigued as she was Prime Minister during my childhood when I lived in Northern Ireland. I was too young to really remember much of … Continue reading →

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One Free World International – Freedom Figther

Posted on February 8, 2012 by nhop

Last evening NHOP had the privilege of supporting Majed El Shafie, in the release of a recent documentary called “Freedom Fighter”.  Majed El Shafie is a survivor of torture at the hands of the Egyptian government because of his conversion from … Continue reading →

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Right Belief – Clear Conscience

Posted on July 21, 2011 by nhop

I thought it would be good to dive a little deeper into this thought about being lead by the Spirit of God and not out of our flesh as we looked at in the last blog. If right belief leads … Continue reading →

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Right Belief = Right Prayers

Posted on July 11, 2011 by nhop

I have recently been struck with the need of developing a strong Biblical worldview and how that view plays out in my prayer life. We live in a world where we are continually bombarded with ingenious marketing tactics which seeks … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2011 by nhop

A good friend recently sent me this prayer from Billy Graham, it is a powerful prayer and I encourage you to take a moment to read and reflect upon it. Rob JR. ‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to … Continue reading →

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Does God Hear/Answer Prayer of NON-Christian’s?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by nhop

It is overwhelming to watch the media coverage coming from Japan. Massive whirlpools, fires, devastating waves and the heart-breaking great loss of life. There has been much prayer lifted up on their behalf here at NHOP and around the globe … Continue reading →

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Vintage Guitars – Tuned Prayer

Posted on March 3, 2011 by nhop

I love old guitars. I love to hold them, I like to look over every ding and chip and wonder what their story is. It’s interesting to think of all the world events some have been through and all the … Continue reading →

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Humble Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2011 by nhop

I think we all have felt intimidated in one way or another when it comes to prayer. I can find it daunting to pray into some of the many global events that are taking place around the world today. The … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Boldness

Posted on February 28, 2011 by nhop

Often times in my Western thinking I approach prayer in a “safety first” mentality. Much of the prayer I have offered up has been for the safety of the believers in places like Egypt and Libya during this time of … Continue reading →

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The Kings Speech

Posted on January 27, 2011 by nhop

Fear has the ability to cripple us and make us ineffective in what we are called to do. I saw a recent example of this in the movie The King’s Speech, in which the newly crowned King of England was … Continue reading →

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