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How to Use the Sign of the Cross in Prayer

By Laurie Flanigan | January 24, 2012

Here are some of the many ways that the Sign of the Cross, which consists of hand gestures accompanied by words that call upon the Father, the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit, can be a powerful and meaningful act of prayer. How to do this prayer practice: As long as I can remember, I…

Front Porch Prayer for Family Reconciliation

By Jason | January 23, 2012

This prayer poem expresses the ongoing prayer of a father’s desire for reconciliation and a second chance after his wife has left him.  At the heart of this prayer is the profoundly universal advice given by his eight year old son, “Dad, don’t give up let’s pray.  Do a little and let God do the…

How to Pray Together Daily Using a Conference Call Prayer Line

By Karen Barber | January 19, 2012

This article will show you how to use technology to pray together using conference calls, smart phones, online meeting portals such as Zoom, social media, caring websites and text messages.     How to use technology to pray together The Bible tells us that gathering together to pray daily is an effective and powerful way to…

Chinese New Year Prayer of Blessing

By Karen Barber | January 17, 2012

This Chinese New Year prayer of blessing using Bible verses is based on the Chinese New Year tradition of  celebrating  by sweeping clean the old and making way for new fortune and prosperity.  This prayer uses some of the common wishes and greetings exchanged on Chinese New Year to form a Christian prayer for spiritual…

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Prayer of Personal Reflection

By Karen Barber | January 15, 2012

Here is a Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday prayer for you based on Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of the brotherhood of humanity.  You can use this Martin Luther King Jr. prayer in a group, a church service, or in your own personal prayer times. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank…

A Parent’s Prayer Following a Difficult Child Custody Ruling

By Karen Barber | January 6, 2012

Receiving an unfavorable child custody ruling can be devastating.  As parents, we want the very best for our children and we want to protect our children from what we perceive as harmful or less than ideal situations.  When we receive an unfavorable child custody ruling, prayer can be a helpful resource in telling God about…