In this study of biblical prayer, Nathan Ward considers various prayers in scripture, from Abraham to Hannah and Jesus to Paul. Starting as a course he taught for his adult Bible class at church, Ward’s work grew from 20 prayers to the 35 he writes about in this book designed to help readers improve their…
Growing up, I was told to do devotions but seldom told how to do them. Other than the Lord’s Prayer, most prayers in my tradition are spontaneous. The structure might be ACTS (adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication) and they almost always end with, “in Jesus’ name. Amen.” The petitions are freeform. I think a place…
I’ve been in planes and airports for two days. I arrive home all jet-lagged and weary. That’s when I see it. An empty flower bed, lining my house – empty, that is, except for the weeds. All I can do is whisper a sad prayer to Jesus. You see, I’d tried to plant seeds in…
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