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Why ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ Belong in Your Prayers

Saying “please” and “thank you” is among the earliest habits we teach our children. It’s Courtesy 101. Basic manners.  For…

Why Forgiveness Is a Big Deal

When Jesus taught his followers to pray, He said to pray, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who…

Why Bowing is an Essential Part of Prayer Life

Have you bowed today? To many in the 21st-century, bowing is a lost art. Sure, you may “bow your head”…

When It’s Powerful to Repeat a Prayer

The 1993 film comedy, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, isn’t about prayer. It tells the story of a…

What Tone of Voice Do You Hear from God?

Among the many shortcomings of email and texting is that they don’t always accurately convey the sender’s tone of voice.…

What to Do When Your Prayer Practice Is Stuck

Maybe it’s never happened to you. Maybe it never will. But if it feels as if you can’t pray, or…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Thy Will Be Done’

Maybe you’ve said it. I know I have: “If I had my way….” Sometimes it’s prompted by dissatisfaction with the current state…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Lord Have Mercy’

I pray “Lord Have Mercy” a lot. Many people do. Some pray it only in church, others say it only…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘In Jesus’ Name’

We do it all the time. Automatically, perhaps. Even unthinkingly.  Many Christians pray “in Jesus’ name.” It’s a common coda…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’

When Jesus taught His first followers to pray, He told them to pray (in the words of the King James…

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