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Faith-related posts featuring a devotional, reflection, Bible study, or prayer.
Embarking on a prayer walk across a college campus is a meaningful experience. Students will eventually leave campus and fan out around the world, so this is a wonderful opportunity to have a far reach. Whether you’re new to prayer walks or have done them before, this guide will help you thoughtfully pray over the … Read more
Engaging in a prayer walk at your church is a powerful way to deepen your connection with God and your church family. As you move through the spaces where you all gather, you’ll find opportunities to pray intentionally over the ministries, leaders, and people who make up the heart of your congregation. Whether you’re seeking … Read more
A breath prayer is a short, simple prayer you say in a single breath. It helps focus the mind, and it cultivates a deeper connection with God. Breath prayers should be easy to remember, making them ideal for quick meditative moments throughout the day. They key advantage to breath prayers is how easy it is … Read more
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and spiritual connection can be challenging. Yet, within the walls of our own homes, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our faith and strengthen our spiritual practices. One powerful way to achieve this is through a prayer walk. What follows is … Read more
As we approach the election season, it’s essential to come together in prayer, seeking God’s guidance, wisdom, and peace for our nation. Election time can be stressful with all of the negative ads and heated discussions. This prayer guide for our elections is designed to help you pray in a way that is encouraging and … Read more
I’m happy to share my five-star book review of Draw Near by Hadassah Treu. Hadassah offers her perspective on life and loss, filling the book with encouragement and insight. It’s full of wisdom about the gifts found through the most difficult seasons of our lives. Book cover blurb from Draw Near by Hadassah Treu: Can … Read more
The Lord’s Prayer, a central prayer in Christian tradition, appears in both Matthew and Luke. It is very special to me, so I would like to explore it together. A look at the biblical context leading up to the Lord’s Prayer: In Matthew, the Lord’s Prayer is part of the “Sermon on the Mount.” This … Read more
Prayer beads can be a meaningful part of your prayer life. I’d like to share my personal approach to using them as part of a contemplative prayer practice. Prayer beads are for anyone. Prayer beads have been around for thousands of years. Many people associate them with the Catholic rosary, but believers from many traditions … Read more
The term lectio divina means divine reading. It’s a contemplative prayer practice based on short Bible passages. The goal is not to study but rather to experience. Read on for an overview of lectio divina and a step-by-step guide. Overview of lectio divina: Lectio divina is an ancient practice. I’ve seen it presented using “the … Read more
Praying scripture is a meaningful part of my faith journey. I hope this resonates with you. What does it mean to pray scripture? It’s the practice of using Bible passages as the framework for prayer. Many people insert their name into the passage, while others use the phrases and ideas in the verses to build … Read more