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Praying in Public

  It’s a big event. You’re asked to say grace for the meal. What happens?     I panic I scribble some notes on a napkin I repeat a memorized prayer If praying in public puts you in a panic, … Continue reading

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Praying for One Another

Prayer brings the Church together. Bind us together, Lord.

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Praying across the Miles

Jesus said, Matthew 18:20 (EXV) For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.   Last week, I prayed with a friend on the other side of the country — sweet fellowship across the … Continue reading

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Praying Together

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples returned to Jerusalem. Acts 1:4 (ESV)  All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. 11 disciples + Mary +more women + the … Continue reading

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Your Prayer Space

  1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.   For almost tw0 decades, I drove an hour to and from work. Much of that time was spent in prayer. I prayed for people … Continue reading

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Your Prayer Closet

Matthew 6:6 (MEV) But you, when you pray, enter your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret. You and God, sharing secrets.

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Your Secret Prayer Place

Matthew 6:6 (CEB) But when you pray, go to your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is present in that secret place. Your Father who sees what you do in secret will reward you. I have … Continue reading

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Four Seasons of Prayer

  It’s almost spring! I love the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall. Each season is special.   There are four seasons to my prayers, too. Winter — Not much is happening. Spring — I plant the seeds of a … Continue reading

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Seasons of Prayer

  The weather comes in seasons — and so does prayer. There are seasons of life:   Childhood – God bless Mommy and Daddy. Teens/Young Adults – What should I be when I grow up? Adulthood – Get me through … Continue reading

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Fasting Right

Prayer reaches out. Fasting lets go. Prayer and fasting — together, just right.

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