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Prayer
“Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth,” David wrote (Psalm 54:2). This sentiment is repeated throughout the psalms and the entire canon of Scripture as God’s people call out to him, uttering words of praise, confessing sin, seeking help, or expressing gratitude. In Matthew 6, Jesus taught his followers to pray using the Lord’s Prayer, a model that Christians around the world continue to use in both corporate and individual prayer. In other instances in Scripture, prayer is quiet and wordless—a time of stillness and listening to the Lord. Prayer is a central discipline of the Christian life; it is something Christians can do “continually” (1 Thess. 5:17) and “with all kinds of prayers” (Eph. 6:18) as we seek God and grow in intimacy with him.
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Being Human
Spiritual Growth and Emotional Resilience with Carla Harding, Brian Heasley & Alicia Britt Chole
Unlocking prayer, presence, and relational wisdom
Being Human
Brian Heasley & Carla Harding: Prayer That Heals Divides and Other Lessons from Northern Ireland’s Troubles
How much impact can prayer have on the biggest divides?
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Where Refugees Were Seen as an Opportunity from God
In Sweden, a church continues to advocate evangelism of Muslims, despite criticism from all sides.
The National Guard Won’t Fix Our Crime Problem
Lasting solutions come when we draw near to victims and seek God’s help in prayer.
How Then Shall America Pray?
The White House’s new prayer initiative reveals much about our national character.
Being Human
Beyond Self-Help: Real Spiritual Formation with Dr. Kyle Strobel
Watchfulness, prayer, and the hidden saboteurs of your faith
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White House Asks US for One Hour of Prayer per Week
Legal scholars and pastors consider the president’s call for the formation of prayer groups for the nation.
Don’t Pay Attention. Give It.
Attention isn’t a resource to maximize for productivity. It’s a gift that helps us love God and neighbor.
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The Secret Prayers of Gamblers
Locating the spiritual longing hiding in America’s obsession with betting.
A Generation Seeking Transcendence
A letter from Mission Advancement in our September/October issue.