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3 Types of Adoration: The History, Meaning, and Purpose

3 Types of Adoration: The History, Meaning, and Purpose

The other day, I was in church and was singing a song of adoration to God. Then I began thinking, “honor we give to people is different than the praise we give to God.” Perhaps you’ve wondered the same thing. What makes the difference? Are there different types of adoration? According to the Catholic Church,…

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Adoration: Key Bible Verses, Powerful Examples, and More

Have you ever felt like you just wanted to enjoy God’s presence? That’s adoration. Prayers of adoration are wonderful, but if you are like me, then you can quickly get into feeling like you are going through the motions or running out of things to praise God for. That’s impossible. But that’s also where examples…

Learning to Pray: The Hand Prayer Model or 5 Finger Prayer

Learning to pray can feel awkward, especially if you don’t do it often. Truthfully, there are times when I still feel awkward praying. That’s okay. That’s why tools like the hand prayer model exist. The hand prayer model, also called the five finger prayer, is an excellent way to learn to pray. Each finger represents…

Why Prayer Changes Things Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It

Why Prayer Changes Things Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It

You know, sometimes we pray and it feels meaningless. I mean, since God is sovereign, do our prayers really matter? I know I’ve wondered that. Perhaps you have too. Graciously, the Bible offers the answer. Overall, prayer does have the power to affect change in individual lives and circumstances. However, prayer does not change God’s…

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Prayer vs. Meditation: Key Differences And Which is Best

Some days I just want to sit in God’s presence and ponder Him, meditate on His word. But then I feel guilty about not praying. I feel like I should be doing something. So, I did some investigating on prayer and meditation and made some exciting discoveries. In general, prayer and biblical meditation are two…