I remember the first time I tried to pray for a solid hour. I was about 19 and in my college dorm room. Before that day, I was praying anywhere from 5-10 minutes in one sitting. Outside of that, I ...
Many, many people whom I meet want to pray, or pray better, but struggle. Indeed, a friend of mine often quips, “If you want to humble a Christian, ask him how his prayer life is.” And this is not a ...
How to pray effectively is one of the most important lessons every Christian must learn because prayer is the foundation of a strong walk with God. Many believers want to grow deeper in prayer but ...
Jan. 5 officially marks the start of Kingwood Church’s 21 Days of Prayer, which offers daily pieces of scripture, opportunity ...
Binz said this type of reading the Scriptures dates back to ancient times, and the term itself is believed to have originated in the third century. St. Benedict incorporated it as the core of his Rule ...
“If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church – I am convinced of it – a new spiritual springtime,” said Pope Benedict XVI. Vince and Rachel Salomon and their six children, ...
1) Praying to Saints (i.e., Asking Them to Intercede): Rich Man and Lazarus A) The rich man in Jesus’ story (known in tradition as “Dives”) asks Abraham to intercede, making two requests: a) relief ...