Prayer

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Prayer: A Troubleshooting Guide

When an appliance misfunctions, we troubleshoot it. This post offers a “troubleshooting guide” for some common reasons we fail to receive answers to prayers.

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Developing the Technique of Prayer

When we fail to receive answers to our prayers, often the solution lies not in increasing our faith or desire, but in developing better technique.

Painting of Moses annointing the head of Aaron inside the court of the tabernacle

Why Ritual Is a Key Part of Worship

“Ritual.” We avoid or even shy away from the word, yet nearly all our acts of worship involve ritual. So what is ritual? Why do we use it, and how does it work?