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Lift your hands when you pray

In the Bible, lifting your hands when you pray is the norm. Most Pentecostals and Charismatics do that. But strangely, few other Christians do. Continue reading “Lift your hands when you pray”

Author toddPosted on July 27, 2020Categories prayer, spoken prayer

A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly

Thomas Raymond Kelly was a Quaker mystic. His book “A Testament of Devotion” is widely read by people interested in spirituality. This is our summary. Continue reading “A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly”

Author toddPosted on January 14, 2020July 13, 2020Categories contemplative prayer, history modern, people, prayer, prayer of quiet, prayer of union, quaker

Pray Continually

Many Christians have dedicated a special time of day when they pray. But the Bible calls us to pray continually. Continue reading “Pray Continually”

Author toddPosted on December 24, 2019August 17, 2020Categories meditation, prayer, prayer of longing, prayer of quiet, prayer of resting, prayer of union, spoken prayer

Asking for a Sign

Asking for a sign is risky. We know of three major instances in the Bible where people ask for a sign. The outcome is uncertain. Continue reading “Asking for a Sign”

Author toddPosted on November 26, 2019February 20, 2020Categories 2 kings, action-faith, boldness, complaining, faith, luke, prayer

Contemplative Prayer in the Bible

The practice of Contemplative Prayer is clearly taught by some of the great heroes of the faith. But is it taught in the Bible? Continue reading “Contemplative Prayer in the Bible”

Author toddPosted on September 18, 2019February 21, 2020Categories bible, contemplative prayer, doctor of the church, mystic, prayer

Ask, and it will be given you

We are to commanded to ask! Continue reading “Ask, and it will be given you”

Author toddPosted on January 19, 2019July 9, 2020Categories prayer, spoken prayer

With God all things are possible

We often forget that God is limitlessly powerful. We often ask such trivial things of him. But he delights when we ask great and mighty things. Continue reading “With God all things are possible”

Author toddPosted on November 3, 2018March 1, 2020Categories miracles, prayer, spoken prayer

God the Father delights in giving good gifts

Our Father in heaven delights in giving good gifts to those who persist in prayer. The greatest gift of all is the Holy Spirit. Continue reading “God the Father delights in giving good gifts”

Author toddPosted on December 6, 2017February 21, 2020Categories holy spirit, prayer

Praying “in the name of Jesus”

Christians often end their prayers with words like this: “We ask this in the name of Jesus.” Why do we do that? Because the Lord Jesus Christ commands us to pray in his name.  Continue reading “Praying “in the name of Jesus””

Author toddPosted on December 4, 2016December 20, 2020Categories jesus christ, prayer, spoken prayer

Four stages of Mystical Prayer in Teresa of Avila

In her Autobiography, Teresa of Avila shares four stages of mystical prayer. Her goal is to inspire you to want to grow in these ways! Continue reading “Four stages of Mystical Prayer in Teresa of Avila”

Author toddPosted on October 16, 2016February 21, 2020Categories meditation, prayer, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of union

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