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3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church
Even with something as “safe” as the Lord’s Prayer, we need to think, “Can we do this?” And if so, “Why should we do it?” Here are three reasons why we should say the Lord’s Prayer in our church services.
Should We Only Pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus?
As a young Christian I wasn’t sure whether it was right for believers to pray directly to the Son and Spirit or whether they should specifically address the Father. To whom should we pray?
My #1 Concern for Christian Men Today
There is one thing I’m most concerned about with regard to Christian men. Where has all the growth in godly disciplines gone?
Is the Christian Life More Like Colorado or Nebraska?
Is the Christian life more like a breathtaking mountain-top experience or a quiet state highway? What does the Bible say?
3 Petitions of the Serenity Prayer
What are some of the Bible passages that likely inspired the writing of the beloved Serenity Prayer?
How Is the Trinity Involved in Our Prayers?
Both the Spirit and the Son are called intercessors—they are nonexpendable in the work of our intercession (or prayer). And this by necessity requires the Father, too. How does knowledge of the Trinity strengthen our prayer life?
Persistent Prayer — Matthew 7:7
Scripture teaches us to persist in prayer, but should we be repetitive? If God hears our prayers the first time, why should we keep coming back to the throne of grace with the same petition?
Why Is Prayer So Vitally Important for Christians?
It’s uncommon to hear someone say, “I just could not bring myself to eat for weeks at a time.” Yet, Christians say such things about prayer. Why do Christians struggle to pray faithfully?
Trusting and Asking Our Father to Provide
Sometimes we think that our material needs are beneath God’s attention. Nothing could be further from the truth.