I believe deeply in prayer, but for a long time I didn't feel very "good" at it. I want to pray prayers that reach into heaven and help bring it to earth, right here and now. But way too often as I pray I have felt distracted, inconsistent, ineffective.
For years, prayer was full of "shoulds" that I never quite reached. I once made a free online resource called "I Stink at Prayer." It was very popular — apparently I wasn't alone in my experience with prayer!
I don't feel this way anymore, and it's thanks to a simple practice I've adopted. There's a way I pray now that is not only powerful and effective but also feels fresh and adaptable every day. It's a type of prayer led by the Holy Spirit that starts inside the pages of the Bible. |
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February 5 — Gabriel Barkay, a renowned Israeli archaeologist who passed away on January 11, at 81, profoundly influenced American Christians through his work in biblical archaeology. Known for the Temple Mount Sifting Project, which uncovered artifacts spanning biblical to Crusader periods, and for discovering the 600 BC silver scrolls inscribed with the priestly blessing from Numbers 6, Barkay's career bridged archaeology and Scripture, inspiring generations of pastors, students, and scholars. (Christianity Today) |
| February 6 — In a devastating attack on two Nigerian villages, extremists killed at least 162 people after issuing a call to prayer and targeting those who responded. The attackers, arriving on motorbikes, went door-to-door, shooting residents and burning homes. Survivors described a 10-hour rampage, with many victims executed for resisting extremist ideology. The attack is the latest in the growing security crisis in Nigeria, as armed groups expand operations southward, often targeting Christians. (AP) |
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Ametathetos is a Greek word used to describe that which cannot change — not out of stubbornness, but out of holy design. Often used to speak of the nature of God (see Hebrews 6:17-18), it's more than just permanence; it is an essence sealed in certainty. In a world where everything moves, morphs, and fades, ametathetos names the One who stays — standing alone in sheer reverence.
It is the still point in the storm. The foundation beneath the feeling. The reminder that faith is not rooted in predictability but in presence — the kind that doesn't flinch when we do. To call something ametathetos is to say, "This can be trusted. This will not leave." |
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The Sea of Galilee is relatively small. When I read about it in Sunday School as a kid, I pictured it as big as the Pacific Ocean. Yet its small size makes it more vulnerable to the winds that howl down upon the water out of the Golan Heights.
Galileans came to expect storms. They were part of the topography. They still are.
But what nature made common, Jesus made meaningful.
For Christians, visiting the Sea of Galilee is not about checking a destination off a list. It's about stepping into the story of Jesus. It's walking where he walked.
Whether you're ever able to physically stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee or not, you can step into its story. |
| The Bible is the Word of God, graciously given to the world to reveal God's plan of redemption. It is the collection of books and letters that, over 1400 years and over 40 different authors, God inspired through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Bible reveals this about itself (2 Timothy 3:16), and the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible includes many interrelated topics you can explore on this important topic.
To better understand the Bible as the Word of God, here's a quick guide to building a dedicated Bible study on the topic using the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible (TCR). |
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Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories |
Experience words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of His unending love as Sarah shares her personal prayer journal and her reflections based on Jesus' words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture. |
| We all experience anxiety, but we don't have to let worry and fear control our lives. Max Lucado, provides you with a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado's signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, this book invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7. |
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