The vast majority of Christians readily recognize the importance of prayer and yet struggle to do it consistently. The plain fact is that the practice of prayer is hard for most of us. There are reasons for this.
Problem: God’s invisibility ...more
Christians come from a variety of backgrounds and traditions, each with different perspectives on prayer. One of the questions that usually comes to the forefront when people from different streams of Christianity come together is who should we offer our ...more
Small groups can be one of the most fun and impacting aspects of being in a church. Small groups give us the opportunity to share what’s going on in our lives in a safe and loving setting. It’s a place ...more
Far and away, the most often asked question about prayer is, “How can I get God to answer my prayer?”, or more precisely, “How can I get God to answer my prayer in the way that I want Him to?” ...more
When I was a small boy, my dad would often ask me to rake leaves with him in the fall. At the time, I was absolutely convinced that his reason for asking revolved around my leaf-raking prowess. Truthfully, I did ...more
I always like to know the reason for things. When I was a kid, I hated busy work. Even as an adult, when I’m told that I should do something, I find that a compelling reason helps me to stay ...more
One of my kids favorite activities is to ride in the car with me. It really doesn’t matter where we are going. A trip to Home Depot is just as good to them as a trip to the mall. The ...more