Tag: prayer
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Why are we supposed to love our enemies?
It’s one of Jesus’ most famous and inspirational statements. It’s also one of the most difficult. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Sounds good in theory, but what about in reality? What about the people who have wronged you personally or who have done something against a loved one? Miroslav Volf…
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A prayer to the muscular Saviour
Join in with this prayer to a muscular Saviour, a King who leads the charge and takes the victory, handing it over to his people…
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Prayer to a corpse-raising God
Yes, he is still the same corpse-raising God. Join in with this urgent resurrection prayer from Easter Sunday.
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What can we learn from Jesus’ personal devotional life?
Do you want to be “like Jesus”? Many people say yes–but neglect the formative practices that help get them there. This audio essay is an invitation to become more like Jesus by more closely emulating his own spiritual practices. These reveal something of his “hidden inner life” from which he drew strength.
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A prayer to a king who leads the charge
Let’s root ourselves in (and call out to in prayer) our King at the head of the charge, leading us onto the battlefield.
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You are a house of prayer
Jesus overturned the tables of the money-changers in the temple. I’d call it righteous anger. But why did he do it? What might this have to do with your dignity and purpose? And how is it connected to you being a temple of God’s Spirit? This sermon on Mark 10:46-11:43 (also released as a podcast…
