Lord, merciful and mighty. Today we again come to you with heavy hearts and questions of despair. Sometimes, we take luxuries and protections in life for granted. Your loving presence we come to expect as the norm; as we also do the presence of law enforcement and first responders who dedicate their lives to serving […]
A few of us may feel that we are excellent at prayer and do it really well, and it comes naturally or easily to us than other things do. But some struggle to find the “right” words to say. Others feel uncomfortable praying in small or large groups, and some are even uneasy with the […]
Note: In this last of a four-part series, Andrew Mills discusses the proper prayer posture. Should we sit, stand or kneel when we pray? A lot of people think that the proper way to pray is by kneeling, clasping your hands together and closing your eyes. The Bible does not require a certain posture […]
Note: In this third of a four-part series, Andrew Mills explains a prayer model that you can use as the foundation of a rich prayer life. Where to begin? The first time you pray it will likely feel very awkward. That’s okay; remember that the Holy Spirit is translating your words. Many Christians get […]
Note: In this second of a four-part series, Andrew Mills explains what we can pray for and how to know when what we are praying is God’s will. According to the Westminster Larger Catechism, “Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his […]
