Prayer

Prayer is a conversation with God. We talk honestly and we listen attentively. You can begin as simply as you like: by simply beginning to talk with God or you can use any of the Psalms or the Lord’s Prayer as a guide. Both of the series listed here are in-depth looks at our prayer life as those seeking God and being sought by God.

We invite you to explore our recent teaching series on prayer.

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Praying with Jesus — Lent 2023
Praying with Jesus — Lent 2023

We believe God is a relational God, a God who is love. Wherever a person may be starting in their prayer life or lack of one we want to help them grow in a meaningful way in talking and listening to God during this Lent season.

The Language of Prayer — Summer 2020
The Language of Prayer — Summer 2020

A wide ranging group of voices teach on prayer for any moment in life.

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Teach Us To Pray — Epiphany 2019

Caleb Clardy teaches about prayer during Epiphany.

Spiritual Practices
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina

Translated ‘sacred reading’, this ancient practice offers a way to read the Scriptures slowly and prayerfully.

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Bible Reading
Daily Spiritual Practice
Bible Reading
Daily Spiritual Practice

Spend daily time with Jesus through the Gospels. There are many ways that you might select a Gospel reading for the day. The main thing is simply to find a passage that is a manageable length for the time you have set aside.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Psalm Journal
Daily Spiritual Practice
Psalm Journal
Daily Spiritual Practice

Use Israel’s prayer book as a starting place for honest conversation with God.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Worship Walk
Daily Spiritual Practice
Worship Walk
Daily Spiritual Practice

Some people find it easier to engage with God while out in creation or while moving their bodies.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Postures of Prayer
Daily Spiritual Practice
Postures of Prayer
Daily Spiritual Practice

Experiment with employing various postures as you spend time with God in prayer.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Prayer of Examen
Prayer of Examen

This ancient practice provides for a prayerful reflection on the day typically undertaken shortly before going to bed.

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Sabbath
Daily Spiritual Practice
Sabbath
Daily Spiritual Practice

This keystone practice involves setting aside one day a week to rest, to cease from your work, and simply enjoy God, our relationships, and creation.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Prayer
Daily Spiritual Practice
Prayer
Daily Spiritual Practice

Prayer is our opportunity to interact with the Creator God and participate in his work of bringing redemption to earth.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Compassion
Love In Action
Compassion
Love In Action

We can practice compassion by practicing to see others. Allow their pain and need to move us. Take action.

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Love In Action
Service
Love In Action
Service
Love In Action

We are continuing a response in obedience as a church to intentionally turn outward from ourselves to our neighbors in love.

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Love In Action
Fasting
Daily Spiritual Practice
Fasting
Daily Spiritual Practice

Fasting may feel like an intimidating activity, but it is a spiritual discipline that is open to anyone. Not everyone will fast, but everyone can.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Mercy and Justice
Love In Action
Mercy and Justice
Love In Action

Make a plan for how each week or each day you can serve or show love to your neighbors, especially the poor among us.

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Love In Action
Intercession
Daily Spiritual Practice
Intercession
Daily Spiritual Practice

Every day during Epiphany, we can join God in the renewal of the world through our prayers of intercession.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Generosity
Love In Action
Generosity
Love In Action

Each season we share an “inhale” practice to grow to be more like Christ as well as an “exhale” practice to put the love of Christ into action in the outflow of our lives.

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Love In Action
Silence and Solitude
Daily Spiritual Practice
Silence and Solitude
Daily Spiritual Practice

These two practices make up a powerful formative duo that have been relied upon by followers of Jesus across the ages.

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Daily Spiritual Practice
Sharing the Gospel
Love In Action
Sharing the Gospel
Love In Action

In our time and context it may feel challenging or embarrassing to speak openly about faith in Christ, but there are some powerful and important reasons to overcome those difficulties.

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Love In Action

Armistead Booker

I’m a visual storyteller, nonprofit champion, moonlighting superhero, proud father, and a great listener.