By Chine McDonald2024-05-22T10:55:00
Chine McDonald finds a new power in silent prayer
Recently, as I was leading prayers at church for our world, I found myself floundering.
I was raised in a tradition in which the art of oratory was prized, and well-crafted, spontaneous prayers were a sign of piety. Through your spoken prayers, you could demonstrate your knowledge of scripture. The more fervent your prayers – for healing, new jobs or house sales – the more likely God was to grant your request. None of this was said, of course, nor do I believe it was conscious or malicious, but it reflected our view of who God was.
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Christian maturity takes a while…or even a lifetime, remarks Jeff Lucas
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Carly Peek’s world fell apart when a close relative took her own life. Aged 13, she tumbled into addiction before finally finding healing and wholeness in Christ nearly two decades later
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Jesus’ call is clear: Go into all the world. But first – wait. It’s a strange command that echoes through scripture, where fire and wind signal God’s presence but never arrive according to our schedule. As Pentecost approaches, Tyler Staton invites us to rediscover the surprising rhythm of Spirit-led mission
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Genesis says that God spoke order into chaos. Scientific findings about the universe’s first sound resonate with scripture, says David Instone-Brewer
2025-05-29T14:35:00Z By Gemma Hunt
After spending some time outdoors, Gemma Hunt reflects on how the beauty of God’s creation is good for us
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The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
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