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Ramadan 2023 Prayer Calendar

Ramadan 2023 Prayer Calendar

Pray for Muslims with Prayercast March 22-April 21, 2023 During Ramadan many Muslims go to the mosque and spend several hours praying. In addition to the five daily prayers that are part of the core of Islam, Muslims recite a special prayer called the Tarawih prayer (night prayer). What is […]

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Feasting, then fasting for the feast. (Art by Julie Lonneman)

Fasting: A lost discipline

by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my mates will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though […]

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Five Ways Fasting Can Change Your Life

Five Ways Fasting Can Change Your Life

by Suzanne Niles and Wendy Simpson Originally published in eCommunicator on October 19, 2015 You have the choice to change your life by a simple decision. It is fully within your ability to make this choice, and absolutely within God’s power to give you the strength for the sacrifice. Fasting […]

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The Science of Fasting

The Science of Fasting

This research, which have been going on for over 20 years suggests several benefits of fasting which could include potential for good health and

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More Than 1,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2019 (Getty Images)

Join Other Christians to Stand With the Persecuted Christians and More Than 1,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2019

by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot ECWA USA invites all Christians to stand with the persecuted saints in Nigeria. A three day fasting and prayer has been declared for Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Read more about it here, Pray For The Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Friday, January 31: All churches […]

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ECWA Week of Prayer and Fasting

Week of Prayer and Fasting

by eCommunicator Prayer is one of the ways by which we communicate with God to get closer in our daily walk with Him. Through the power of prayer, we gain deeper knowledge of His word. Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit. Zech. 4:6 May we be […]

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How Fasting Can Radically Change Your Life Forever

How Fasting Can Radically Change Your Life Forever

Fasting and praying on a regular basis can be a life-changing experience. (Lightstock) What if one simple act—one singular dedicated effort or sacrifice—could better your life, your soul forever? What if that sacrifice took just an hour or two or even an entire day? Would you do it? Would you […]

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