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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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The Still Small Voice in the Deer Stand
Since childhood, each hunting season out in God’s creation has healed wounds and deepened my faith.
Yours, Mine, and ‘Our Father’
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus calls his divided followers to pursue unity as the family of God.
Public Theology Project
Let Heaven and Nature Wail
In this season, a baby’s cry can say more than a simple “Merry Christmas.”
How to Pray for Persecuted Christians
Leaders from Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa offer guidance on interceding for believers suffering for their faith.
Church Disappointment Is Multilayered
Jude 3 Project founder Lisa Fields speaks about navigating frustrations with God and fellow believers.
You Don’t Need a Rule of Life
What you need is a church.
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Gen Z Protestants Want to Be Famous for Their Hobbies and Talents
“It’s easier to say to someone [that] you’re good at singing or playing football than having a faith or engaging in church.”
Faith Lived Close to the Land
Growing up on a farm indelibly shaped my understanding of God and his creation. It’s an increasingly uncommon experience.
10 Prayers for a Volatile Election Season
From apathy to anger, how we pray for our country and its citizens matters.
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In Pennsylvania, Locals Remember Corey Comperatore’s ‘Greater Love’
Communities surrounding Trump’s rally site feel the shock of the tragic shooting.