What Is Prayer?
Prayer is not self-expression but transformation. A way of being reshaped into the likeness of Jesus. Unlike mindfulness, which turns us inward, prayer lifts us upward to God and outward in love. We come with praise, confession and petition. We rely on the Son’s name, trust the Spirit’s groans and receive the Father’s presence. Prayer is communion. It’s dwelling with God until our hearts echo his.
When Life Becomes Prayer
There’s a kind of prayer that doesn’t require silence or structure. It doesn’t follow a guide or wait for the right moment. It just happens — while you’re driving, making coffee, walking the dog. It’s unfiltered, constant conversation. And somehow, in the middle of the ordinary, you realize you’re not alone. Your whole life becomes prayer — unpolished, unplanned and full of God.
Prayer: The Significance of Talking to God
Prayer isn’t performance. It’s not a ritual to earn blessings or a checklist to stay in God’s good graces. It’s a returning home. It’s how we live aware of God — through whispers, groans or silence. Whether we feel him or not, he listens. And when we pray, we’re changed — drawn out of self-reliance and into communion with the One who sustains us.
Prayers of Hope For Peace Over Your Thoughts
Prayer changes things — especially us. When we bring our worries, regrets and need for control to Jesus, he doesn’t just listen — he leads. His peace moves in quietly, clearing out the noise, shifting our thoughts toward truth. The world may still be spinning, but deep inside, we’re anchored. That’s the power of communion with God. Not flashy, not loud. Just steady. Just holy. Just enough.
Sacred Rhythms: Harmonizing Work and Prayer
We’re called to hold work and prayer in healthy tension. Sabbath rest, spiritual practices and space for God aren’t luxuries. They’re the foundation for faithful, fruitful living.
Discover 12 Lesser Known Christian Apps
We all know YouVersion and Hallow. But what about Soulspace? Spirit Notes? Sola? Hidden in the app stores are some beautiful tools for deeper prayer, community and Scripture study — you just have to know where to look. These 12 lesser-known Christian apps aren’t second best. They’re thoughtfully built for the modern believer. Try one. Ask God to meet you there. He just might surprise you.
Reinhold Niebuhr: The Serenity Prayer and Its Backstory
You’ve seen it on mugs and magnets: God grant me the serenity… But Reinhold Niebuhr’s original version was grittier — not just serenity, but grace. Not just change what can be changed, but what should. And it wasn’t “grant me” — it was “grant us.” Theologian, activist, realist — Niebuhr gave us a prayer for courage and community, rooted not in certainty, but in grace.
God, Are You Even Listening?
When God doesn’t answer, it can feel like he’s left the building. You’ve prayed, waited, knocked and nothing. But silence isn’t absence. Scripture says he hears before we even finish asking.
Lent In America
Lent is here, but for most Americans, it’s barely a blip on the radar. Around a quarter observe the 40-day season of fasting and preparation before Easter, while most do not. Those who participate often fast from food, habits or activities — but for many, Lent isn’t about rules. It’s a time to refocus their hearts on Christ through prayer, generosity and devotion.
Can Prayer Help Those Who Are Sick?
When illness strikes, prayer often becomes a lifeline. But does it change outcomes? Scripture promises healing, yet not everyone who prays gets well. Some experience miracles, while others find peace rather than a cure. What does science say? And how does faith shape the way we endure suffering? A closer look at prayer, healing, and the mystery in between.