Derek Prince (1915-2003) was a pentecostal preacher whose teaching has challenged me to examine my own complacency in various areas of my life. This sermon of his on fasting recently motivated me to reconsider my own perspectives on this ancient spiritual discipline. I recommend that you watch it next time you’ve got a stretch in the car or waiting for something, and are tempted to waste that time on empty TikTok or YouTube amusement.

A note on Derek Prince: Derek Prince held to a few beliefs which I do not think are accurate (eg. he taught that all people baptized in the Holy Spirit would pray in tongues), but of course no teacher since Jesus has been infallible. Remember that those who pick a favorite teacher and assume that they are always right will eventually adopt an error. It is better to evaluate all teaching according to the Word of God by the Spirit of God, and toss out what is wrong or misleading, and cling to what is good. If you need help with that process, I and our elders would be more than happy to help you out!