The question "how do I pray?" has been searched millions of times on Google, but the first time we see it recorded in our human history is in Luke 11. As Jesus finished his prayer time, one of the disciples approached with this question:
"Lord, teach us to pray."
It's a question we're still asking today, especially if it seems like nothing happens when we pray or we're hearing conflicting teachings on what prayer should sound like. Others fear their lack of prayer skills will keep God from listening or helping us. The good news is, your prayers don't change God's love or faithfulness. But your prayers can change you. |
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| The story of Jesus's temptation is told in all three of the synoptic gospels and holds a special place in how we view and think of Jesus, especially at this time of year during the 40-day season of Lent when many of us also fast or undertake other spiritual practices.
During Lent, as we take a step back from business as usual to reflect and remove distractions from our lives, it may be especially valuable to also take a step back and "unfamiliarize" ourselves with this pivotal passage of Scripture in order to understand and embrace it even more deeply — not just seeing it with fresh eyes, but bringing us closer to fellow believers the world over. |
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March 5 — Pixar's new animated series, Win or Lose, introduces the studio's first openly Christian character, Laurie, the coach's daughter. Set in the world of Inside Out, the series follows a middle school softball team the week before their championship game, with each episode highlighting a different player. In the first episode, Laurie prays aloud, saying, "Dear Heavenly Father, please give me strength." (RELEVANT) |
| March 5 — Jason Wilson's Cave of Adullam in Detroit provides a Christ-centered approach to address the masculinity crisis. Inspired by 1 Samuel 22, the program uses martial arts, prayer, and scripture to teach both self-discipline and reliance on Jesus. The Cave of Adullam, Wilson writes in his book, strives to cultivate the "comprehensive man" who embodies "both courage and compassion, strength and sensitivity." (Christianity Today) |
| March 5 — How does archaeology illuminate the Bible? The discipline's emphasis has shifted from proving the Bible's histories to better understanding them. For example, the absence of pig bones in the region of Judah sheds light on dietary laws in Deut. 14 and Lev. 11, while the discovery of artifacts such as altars and figurines clarifies household worship practices alluded to in Jdg. 17. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
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If you want to grow closer to Jesus, it's important not just to invite him into your own life, but to enter into his as well. Here are a few suggestions for how to participate. |
| The Gospel of Luke speaks most to the marginalized of society and how Christ came especially for them. Here's your quick reference guide to the Gospel, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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