How should we come to God in prayer? What should our attitude or stance be?
The Bible paints a stirring picture of prayer. In the New Testament we see five facets as we approach prayer:
Boldness
Devotion
Persistent
Faith-filled
Earnest
Jesus meets people sometimes when they least expect it. In this encounter a woman from Samaria was minding her own business, trying to get on with life, when Jesus showed up.
He crosses divides in order for people to encounter him. And when he offe…
Everyone longs for intimacy. To know and be known is part of what makes us human.
In this ancient Hebrew song we hear the yearning of the songwriter’s heart for God. As we examine the lyrics, we can see more of what intimacy with God looks like, and why …
Christians are meant to be the best citizens and co-workers out there. That may be true for some, but not all.
It is possible to use good works to boost one’s own reputation rather than God’s, robbing good works of their own goodness. They simply become…