Category Archives: Resources

God’s Law – Plum Line for Nations

Posted on April 27, 2012 by nhop

Have you ever noticed how often the “Law of God” is fondly spoken about in the Psalms? For instance Psalm 19:7 reads; “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making … Continue reading →

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Fasting (Part 4 of 5)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by nhop

SOME PRACTICAL POINTS ON FASTING

(Fasting, 4 of 5)

The guidelines that I am sharing in this article are not meant to be exhaustive and there are many more practical resources available to help a person to fast. I do recommend ‘Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting’ by Derek Prince, which offers some great practical teaching about fasting.

First and foremost, we need to remind ourselves of the purpose of a fast, especially while participating in an extended fast.

We’re not fasting to win favour with God or to gain a position of authority over others because of our apparent dedication to God. We are fasting to help facilitate a greater focus upon God which can help us to hear him more clearly without the ‘clutter’ of busyness, etc. We sometimes fast for breakthrough when it seems that heaven is silent or a situation is not improving with just prayer. Continue reading →

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Fasting for Breakthrough (Part 3 of 5)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by nhop

FASTING FOR BREAKTHROUGH At one time or another, all of us know what it is like to have been in need of a breakthrough in some area of our life. Whether it has been a needed breakthrough in our understanding … Continue reading →

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Is Fasting for Today? (Part 1 of 5)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by nhop

Whatever the reasons may be, none of us are to come under any condemnation because we may choose not to fast. As much as I believe that fasting is for today, an individual needs to come at this subject not … 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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Government Prayer Sunday

Posted on June 6, 2011 by nhop
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Doomsday Averted

Posted on May 24, 2011 by nhop

Harold Camping’s apocalyptic claims have recently put the teachings of the “end times” at the fore front of everyones mind. When was the last time that you can remember hearing a journalist speaking on CNN explaining the rapture and what it … Continue reading →

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IMFC Canada Conference

Posted on April 26, 2011 by nhop

The Institute of Family and Marriage Canada is hosting a family policy conference on May 5th here in Ottawa. I recently recieved an e-mail which contained an interview with two of the speakers that will be attending.  The first is … Continue reading →

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2011 Election Prayer Points – Week 4

Posted on April 24, 2011 by nhop

Prayer Points Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, … Continue reading →

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Election Prayer Points Week 3

Posted on April 19, 2011 by nhop

The recent headline in the Ottawa Globe and Mail made a good point; that there is much fighting for our attention (NHL Playoffs, Easter, Royal Wedding, Passover, Election). So as we approach the last 2 weeks of the campaign may … Continue reading →

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