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Prayer

3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / January 30, 2026

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.

BCL Online Picks — January 29, 2026

By BCL / January 29, 2026

How are “ridiculous faith,” the biblical covenants, conviction, the sacraments, and Barnabas connected with living out the Christian faith? Find out in this week’s online picks!

BCL Online Picks — January 22, 2026

By BCL / January 22, 2026

From political hope and church growth to prayer, disappointment, and calling, this week’s online picks explore how Scripture reshapes our assumptions about power, transformation, and success.

26 Ways to Get 2026 Off to a Strong Start

By BCL / December 31, 2025

Here are 26 simple ways, along with related Bible passages, to begin 2026 with renewed focus, faithfulness, and joy in Christ.

The What, Why, and Blessing of Prayer

By Le Ann Trees / December 29, 2025

Is there an appropriate amount of time to pray each day, why does God want us to pray to him, and how is prayer a blessing?

BCL Online Picks — December 18, 2025

By BCL / December 18, 2025

The “Mary problem” in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” three gifts of prayer, regrets at Christmastime, favorite Christmas hymns, and more are featured in this week’s online picks!

How Is the Trinity Involved in Our Prayers?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / December 10, 2025

How does knowledge of the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—strengthen our prayer life?

Trusting and Asking Our Father to Provide

By R. Scott Clark / November 24, 2025

Sometimes we think that our material needs are beneath God’s attention. Here’s why nothing could be further from the truth.

2 Easy Ways to Integrate Prayer into Daily LIfe

By Ayrian Yasar / November 7, 2025

Here are two simple things you can start doing today to integrate prayer into daily life.