4 marks of the busy contemplative leader
By L. Roger OwensFor reasons of vocation and a case study, I took the job as interim senior pastor of a thousand member congregation with a staff of twenty. With a sabbatical from my work as a… read more
Prayer
Top five biblical patterns for prayer in a pandemic
By Talbot DavisOne of the joyful byproducts of a melancholy time like the present is that people are motivated to pray.
And often, they’re prompted to pray based on certain scriptures they … read more
What good does a prayer do?
By Roger RossHe’s not opposed to prayer. Since contracting COVID-19 a few days ago, many people have told Chris Cuomo they are praying for him. He appreciates their gesture of support… read more
Praying the Lord's Prayer on March 25 at noon
By Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.People across the world are being urged to join together in prayer to “rid the world of the coronavirus pandemic.” The invitation, issued by the Council of… read more
Forty days of apostleship: Believe your prayers have power
By Rebekah Simon-Peter
During this 40 Days of Apostleship, we are looking at how to expand our faith from the faith of a disciple to the faith of an apostle. That means up-leveling your faith… read more
Buffet Buddhism and contemplative Christianity
By Clifton StringerOlga Khazan's March 7 story in the Atlantic, "Why So Many Americans Are Turning to Buddhism," discusses the significant upsurge in a secularized "Buffet Buddhism" among… read more