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Prayer
3 Good Things to Remember When Life Is Hard
David hid in a cave to escape from King Saul and his men. While few of us have been on the run from our enemies as David was, many of us do know what it’s like to feel stuck with nowhere to turn. Here are three good things to remember when life is hard.
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?
Why Is Prayer the Most Important Part of Our Thankfulness to God?
Why does praying to God involve more than giving adoration to God, confessing our sins, thanking God for all he has given us, and making petitions for help?
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?
Why Every Christian Needs the Ordinary Means of Grace
What are the ordinary means of grace God has given to us in Christ to feed and nourish our faith, and why do we need them?
Why Do Christians Pray, “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”?
The ancient Israelites cried out to God for help in the Sinai wilderness, and God gave them manna: bread rained down from heaven each morning. What do we express when we pray for our daily bread?