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When Scripture Becomes Prayer

When Scripture Becomes Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Praying Scripture Sometimes prayer comes easily. We know exactly what we want to say. Gratitude rises naturally. A burden feels clear. The words simply

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Intercessory Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Intercessory Prayer Much of our praying naturally begins with ourselves. We pray for our families. Our responsibilities. Our health. Our questions. Our decisions. There

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Inner-Healing Prayer

Inner-Healing Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Inner-Healing Prayer There are places within every heart that we would rather leave untouched. Painful memories. Old wounds. Words that were spoken over

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Fixed-Hour Prayer

Fixed-Hour Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Fixed-Hour Prayer Our days have a way of carrying us along. One task leads to another. Emails become meetings. Meetings become errands. Errands

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Fasting

The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting Hunger has a way of getting our attention. Whether it is hunger for food, comfort, entertainment, approval, or distraction, our appetites quietly shape

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Conversational Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Conversational Prayer Some conversations are reserved for special occasions. Others become part of everyday life. They happen while driving together. Preparing dinner. Walking through

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Centering Prayer

The Spiritual Discipline of Centering Prayer We spend much of our lives trying to accomplish something. Complete another task. Solve another problem. Answer another message. Move on to

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Stewardship

The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship There is a subtle difference between ownership and stewardship. Ownership asks what belongs to me. Stewardship asks what has been entrusted to me.

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Joining God’s Work of Restoration

Joining God’s Work of Restoration

The Spiritual Discipline of Justice When we hear the word justice, many different ideas immediately come to mind. Politics. Laws. Movements. Debates. Yet long before justice became part

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Living in the Truth

(The Spiritual Discipline of Humility) July 14 — Spiritual Disciplines | Discipleship in Real Life Humility has an image problem. Many people hear the word and imagine: * weakness * insecurity * passivity

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