Growing up I always started my prayers with “Dear God…” but later in my prayers, I found myself talking to Jesus. So, should I have started my prayers with “Dear Jesus…? Does it matter? Should we pray to God, Jesus, both? Well, The Bible actually says a lot about that. As a general rule, it…
Talking with God is a big deal. I mean, who are we to converse with the Ruler of the entire universe. Yet, that is exactly what God desires. So, the attitude with which we pray matters. We ought to recognize God’s rulership throughout our prayer, especially in how we end our conversation with Him. The…
Beginning a conversation with God can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. After having a personal and unique relationship with God for years, I’ve discovered there is not one right way to begin a prayer. That said, there is a right attitude to have, and many different ways to begin a prayer. The…
Prayer can come across as this abstract concept that no one really knows well. But I’ve found prayer practical and vital for Christian life. It should not be possible to fully live without prayer. There are many different types of prayer that helps us pray without ceasing throughout life. In general, there are six different…
The Old Testament Book of Psalms was the ancient Israelite songbook. A hymnal of sorts. Did you know over one-third of the Old Testament is poetry? Poetry and the Psalms played an important role in the culture of Israel. Why? Because it was functional. The book of Psalms celebrate who God is and what He…