There are times that when we come to God in prayer, we don’t know what to say. Sometimes, this may be due to not knowing just how to articulate what we want to say, the thoughts that we are thinking, or the emotions that we are feeling toward God. At times, because a situation is …
If one would claim that he or she is without sin, then he or she has already sinned. The Bible is clear, as it’s written in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. It is why Christ had to come in the first place—to save us from the clutches and …
With the issue of school board prayer stirring intense debates across the nation, it is crucial to have a broader understanding of its legal and social implications. Prayer at school board meetings raises complex questions about religious infringement on public education, as well as First Amendment protections for free speech and spiritual exercise for students …
In those precious moments when we seek to commune with our Heavenly Father, it’s all too common for the scattered thoughts of everyday life—what’s left on the grocery list or a looming work deadline—to sidle in and disrupt our focus. As individuals who have navigated these same distractions, we’ve come to appreciate that true communication …
At times, we may find ourselves helpless or destitute. We may be facing certain difficulties in life during which we find ourselves not knowing what to do or incapable of doing anything. King David, whom we famously know as a man after God’s own heart, had also experienced helplessness coupled with fear, anxiety, pain, and …
It’s a common question asked by believers: Can we really influence God through prayer? Is it possible to change His mind and alter the course of history with our requests, or is He ultimately in control no matter what we do? As theologians have pondered these questions throughout the centuries, one thing has become clear… …