Is it even necessary to pray? This question is sometimes asked today. Apparently, it was also popular over 500 years ago. In his famous book Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin dedicates extensive time on prayer, and gives plenty of reasons why you and I should pray. “But someone will say,” Calvin writes, “does God not …
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Theology shouldn’t just be read. It should also be prayed. When you study theology, you study God, and this information goes to your mind. This is good. But it’s not enough. If you read theology, you may increase in information, but without prayer and meditation, you’ll limit your transformation. Prayer and meditation are the keys …
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Want some quick prayer tips? I’m here to help. Below, in no particular order, are 25 quick prayer tips and reminders that will help your prayer life. 25 Quick Prayer Tips and Reminders 1. Prayer is not just an invitation, but a command. 2. Not every “impression” and “feeling” and “interrupted thought” during prayer is …
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Looking to learn from John Calvin on prayer? You came to the right place. Many books, sermons, and conferences are dedicated to prayer every year. The reason is simple: most Christians (including me) need a lot of help in this area. You know some Bible verses on prayer. You’ve read a book or two, ask …
Looking for 5 steps of prayer or some sort of method to pray better? Sometimes there’s no steps. We’re too desperate. We’re hurting, anxious, and worried. Fearful, even. So we don’t think of steps. We just run to God as our Abba Father and cry, “Help!” And that is completely fine. But sometimes a pattern …
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