Tag Archives: prayer
INAUGURATION DAY 2021
Jesus, MLK, and How to Pray for Our Nation
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My mom was involved in politics from an early age, a legacy handed down by her father. Some of my earliest memories are of her campaigning for Nixon. She fought hard for Ford but greatly admired Carter (and does to this day). Needless to say, Inauguration Day was always special in our house … no […]

AN ELECTION DAY PRAYER
A Christian Prayer for Our Divided Nation
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The night before Jesus’ crucifixion things got real. Jesus warned his disciples that life would be difficult for them, as the world would react violently to their message. He encouraged them with the promise that he had already overcome the world. The Soul of our Nation I have told you these things, so that […]

THE POST-ELECTION CHRISTIAN
Three Ways to Pray for Our Divided Nation
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Presidential elections over the last thirty years have been excruciatingly close. Only one president has garnered more than fifty-0ne percent of the popular vote. Most have squeaked their way into the White House by less than three points. This year promises to be another nail-biter. If so, the results of the election could be litigated […]

PEACE IN ANY STORM
How Jesus Would Face This Pandemic
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It gets more difficult to cope with each passing day of “shelter-in-place.” The challenges of loss of income, the painful inaccessibility to mental health professionals, the strain of a difficult marriage, the exacerbation of online public education — all these and so much more are creating a seething caldron of anxiety and desperation. Most are […]

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Learning How to Pray from the Lord's Prayer
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The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May when people are asked: “to turn to God in prayer and meditation”. The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Nothing can stop a praying […]

POWER-START YOUR DAY
A 60-Day Quiet Time Challenge
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OPEN YOUR EYES TO JESUS
Places Where You Can Hear and See Jesus
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Powerful Morning Prayers
Seven Prayers to Start Your Day with God
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HOW TO UP YOUR PRAYER LIFE
Five Ways to Develop a Strong Prayer Life
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Prayer is the most fundamental spiritual act. It is the first spiritual discipline our parents teach us. “Now I lay me down to sleep,” is ubiquitous with childhood. We hold hands around the table and thank God for the meal. Children watch and they learn that there is something special about closing your eyes and […]
