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Prayer is the practice of the presence of God. It is the place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and supplication is made. Prayer is the place of admitting our need, of adopting humility, and claiming dependence upon God. Prayer is the needful practice of the Christian. Prayer is the exercise of faith and hope. Prayer is the privilege of touching the heart of the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:6-7

Father, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Devotionals

Our Daily Bread

Faith Of A Child
One Sunday I heard Mike talk about his relationship with his two fathers?the one who raised him as a child, and his Father in heaven. . . .
A Lot To Remember
Thanks a lot,? the man behind the postal counter said to the person in front of me. The clerk, Jon, had seen me in line and was hoping I would overhear him. When it was my turn, I said hello to Jon, who had been a student of mine when I taught high school in the 1980s. . . .
Living Deceptively
The year 2007 was labeled the ?Year of Living Deceptively? for South Korea, because of the country?s numerous scandals involving fake academics and corrupt politicians. A survey of 340 professors selected the Chinese phrase ?ja-gi-gi-in? (deceiving yourself and others) to sum up the year. . . .
Eating As Worship
When you walk into the bookstore and see a table filled with books on dieting, you know it must be January. After several weeks of overeating all kinds of holiday foods, people in many cultures turn their attention to not eating. . . .
Don?t Waste Your Breath
If I were to scoop up a handful of dirt and blow into it, all I would get is a dirty face. When God did it, He got a living, breathing human being capable of thinking, feeling, dreaming, loving, reproducing, and living forever. . . .
Live It!
Each year, one of my goals is to read the entire Bible. While listing it among my New Year?s resolutions, I noticed a bookmark on my desk. On one side was a brief appeal for people to take in foster children. On the other side were these words referring to that appeal: . . .
Times And Seasons
The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called ?the dean of American preaching.? Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation of his youth to become . . .
No Fear In The New Year
Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: . . .
Hearts And Banjos
While working my way through graduate school, I taught five-string banjo in a music store. The job provided me with the opportunity to buy a brand-new, professional-quality instrument for nearly half-price. . . .
Soul Food
Grocery shopping with my wife, Martie, is like taking a seminar in nutrition. I?ll often pick up a box of something that looks good, and she?ll say: ?Look at the label. Are there trans-fats? What?s the calorie count? How about the cholesterol rating?? I have to confess that . . .
Feelings-Deficient
Mallory doesn?t feel loved by God. She received Jesus as her Savior several years ago and is confident that she is forgiven and will spend eternity with Him. She believes what God says in His Word, but she would also like to feel loved. . . .
He Can Lead You Out Of It
Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else?s. Some common signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, and helplessness. Although we cannot say for certain that characters in the Bible experienced depression, we can say . . .
A Gift Most Lavish
I have a piece of old plaster on my desk that comes from the ancient site of the Herodium in the land of Israel. It reminds me of the humility of our Lord Jesus. . . .
Christmas In Tokyo
On Christmas Eve 2003, noted painter Makoto Fujimura gathered with other artists for a party at Sato Museum in Tokyo. Many had donated their works for a benefit exhibit to raise money for children in Afghanistan. After the meal, Mr. Fujimura, an ardent Christian who lives in New York, shared some words about . . .

Our Daily Bread

Faith Of A Child
One Sunday I heard Mike talk about his relationship with his two fathers?the one who raised him as a child, and his Father in heaven. . . .
A Lot To Remember
Thanks a lot,? the man behind the postal counter said to the person in front of me. The clerk, Jon, had seen me in line and was hoping I would overhear him. When it was my turn, I said hello to Jon, who had been a student of mine when I taught high school in the 1980s. . . .
Living Deceptively
The year 2007 was labeled the ?Year of Living Deceptively? for South Korea, because of the country?s numerous scandals involving fake academics and corrupt politicians. A survey of 340 professors selected the Chinese phrase ?ja-gi-gi-in? (deceiving yourself and others) to sum up the year. . . .
Eating As Worship
When you walk into the bookstore and see a table filled with books on dieting, you know it must be January. After several weeks of overeating all kinds of holiday foods, people in many cultures turn their attention to not eating. . . .
Don?t Waste Your Breath
If I were to scoop up a handful of dirt and blow into it, all I would get is a dirty face. When God did it, He got a living, breathing human being capable of thinking, feeling, dreaming, loving, reproducing, and living forever. . . .
Live It!
Each year, one of my goals is to read the entire Bible. While listing it among my New Year?s resolutions, I noticed a bookmark on my desk. On one side was a brief appeal for people to take in foster children. On the other side were these words referring to that appeal: . . .
Times And Seasons
The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called ?the dean of American preaching.? Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation of his youth to become . . .
No Fear In The New Year
Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: . . .
Hearts And Banjos
While working my way through graduate school, I taught five-string banjo in a music store. The job provided me with the opportunity to buy a brand-new, professional-quality instrument for nearly half-price. . . .
Soul Food
Grocery shopping with my wife, Martie, is like taking a seminar in nutrition. I?ll often pick up a box of something that looks good, and she?ll say: ?Look at the label. Are there trans-fats? What?s the calorie count? How about the cholesterol rating?? I have to confess that . . .
Feelings-Deficient
Mallory doesn?t feel loved by God. She received Jesus as her Savior several years ago and is confident that she is forgiven and will spend eternity with Him. She believes what God says in His Word, but she would also like to feel loved. . . .
He Can Lead You Out Of It
Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else?s. Some common signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, and helplessness. Although we cannot say for certain that characters in the Bible experienced depression, we can say . . .
A Gift Most Lavish
I have a piece of old plaster on my desk that comes from the ancient site of the Herodium in the land of Israel. It reminds me of the humility of our Lord Jesus. . . .
Christmas In Tokyo
On Christmas Eve 2003, noted painter Makoto Fujimura gathered with other artists for a party at Sato Museum in Tokyo. Many had donated their works for a benefit exhibit to raise money for children in Afghanistan. After the meal, Mr. Fujimura, an ardent Christian who lives in New York, shared some words about . . .

Our Daily Bread

Faith Of A Child
One Sunday I heard Mike talk about his relationship with his two fathers?the one who raised him as a child, and his Father in heaven. . . .
A Lot To Remember
Thanks a lot,? the man behind the postal counter said to the person in front of me. The clerk, Jon, had seen me in line and was hoping I would overhear him. When it was my turn, I said hello to Jon, who had been a student of mine when I taught high school in the 1980s. . . .
Living Deceptively
The year 2007 was labeled the ?Year of Living Deceptively? for South Korea, because of the country?s numerous scandals involving fake academics and corrupt politicians. A survey of 340 professors selected the Chinese phrase ?ja-gi-gi-in? (deceiving yourself and others) to sum up the year. . . .
Eating As Worship
When you walk into the bookstore and see a table filled with books on dieting, you know it must be January. After several weeks of overeating all kinds of holiday foods, people in many cultures turn their attention to not eating. . . .
Don?t Waste Your Breath
If I were to scoop up a handful of dirt and blow into it, all I would get is a dirty face. When God did it, He got a living, breathing human being capable of thinking, feeling, dreaming, loving, reproducing, and living forever. . . .
Live It!
Each year, one of my goals is to read the entire Bible. While listing it among my New Year?s resolutions, I noticed a bookmark on my desk. On one side was a brief appeal for people to take in foster children. On the other side were these words referring to that appeal: . . .
Times And Seasons
The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called ?the dean of American preaching.? Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation of his youth to become . . .
No Fear In The New Year
Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: . . .
Hearts And Banjos
While working my way through graduate school, I taught five-string banjo in a music store. The job provided me with the opportunity to buy a brand-new, professional-quality instrument for nearly half-price. . . .
Soul Food
Grocery shopping with my wife, Martie, is like taking a seminar in nutrition. I?ll often pick up a box of something that looks good, and she?ll say: ?Look at the label. Are there trans-fats? What?s the calorie count? How about the cholesterol rating?? I have to confess that . . .
Feelings-Deficient
Mallory doesn?t feel loved by God. She received Jesus as her Savior several years ago and is confident that she is forgiven and will spend eternity with Him. She believes what God says in His Word, but she would also like to feel loved. . . .
He Can Lead You Out Of It
Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else?s. Some common signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, and helplessness. Although we cannot say for certain that characters in the Bible experienced depression, we can say . . .
A Gift Most Lavish
I have a piece of old plaster on my desk that comes from the ancient site of the Herodium in the land of Israel. It reminds me of the humility of our Lord Jesus. . . .
Christmas In Tokyo
On Christmas Eve 2003, noted painter Makoto Fujimura gathered with other artists for a party at Sato Museum in Tokyo. Many had donated their works for a benefit exhibit to raise money for children in Afghanistan. After the meal, Mr. Fujimura, an ardent Christian who lives in New York, shared some words about . . .

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