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Discernment Prayer

How We Discern and Dismantle Racism Through Prayer

Praying together can lead to working together to bring about healing and wholeness in the body of Christ.

Rev. Dr. Micheal Edwards and Rev. Nancy BooteJune 10, 2024

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Church Life Prayer Renovations

Benefits of Contemplative Practices for Churches and Leaders

It is a daily practice of picking up our own cross and being made aware of the things that need…

Tia NormanAugust 17, 2023

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Discernment Prayer Renovations

Why Centering Prayer? Biblical Grounding for Finding Rest in God

The intention of centering prayer is to consent to God’s action and presence within.

Tia NormanAugust 9, 2023

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How Prayer in the Footsteps of Jesus Changed My Life

To see Scripture that you’re learning about and/or teaching come to life—you can’t beat it.

Barbara PimentelAugust 1, 2023

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Justice and Reconciliation Devotions Prayer

“For Yours Is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory” Justice and Reconciliation Devotion

Despite persecution, there is hope in Christ's victory

Rev. Dr. Micheal EdwardsJune 21, 2022

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Justice and Reconciliation Devotions Prayer

“But Rescue Us from the Evil One” (Matthew 6:13b) Justice and Reconciliation Devotion

God provides for us in times of temptation

June DennyJune 16, 2022

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Justice and Reconciliation Devotions Prayer

“Do Not Bring Us to the Time of Trial” (Matthew 6:13a) Justice and Reconciliation Devotion

God is the hope that can be found when everything is going wrong

Rev. Anne ElzingaJune 14, 2022

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Prayer for Transformation

Pray as a church or on your own for transformation in Christ

Reformed Church in AmericaJune 12, 2022

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Justice and Reconciliation Devotions Prayer

“As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors” (Matthew 6:12b) Justice and Reconciliation Devotion

Internment camps caused generations of pain; a Japanese American shares one way God helped her heal

Gerri Igarashi YoshidaJune 7, 2022

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Justice and Reconciliation Devotions Prayer

“Forgive Us Our Debts” (Matthew 6:12a) Justice and Reconciliation Devotion

God forgives us, but also expects us to forgive others

Rev. Irving RiveraMay 31, 2022