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September 16, 2022 Joel Traylor
A different way to pray

A Different Way to Pray

September 16, 2022 Christian Living prayer Comments are off for this post

In the end, our aim in prayer should be to get more of God rather than getting more stuff from God, to seek God’s face instead of his hands.

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A Prayer for Our Nation and the Church’s Witness

January 22, 2021 Christian Living government Comments are off for this post

A prayer for our governing authorities, for our nation, and for the church's faithful witness.

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The ROI of Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: What’s the ROI?

January 20, 2021 Christian Living bible study Comments are off for this post

While the ROI of the spiritual disciplines may seem poor, Scripture assures us that the long-term returns far outweigh the initial costs.

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Our Christian Duty to Our President

Our Christian Duty to the President

November 10, 2020 Christian Living Evangelism Comments are off for this post

Regardless of who is president or in Congress, Christians must embrace a biblical posture toward their governing authorities.

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Humble Prayer: Letting God be God

July 1, 2020 Bible Study humility Comments are off for this post

Hezekiah’s humble prayer in Isaiah 37:14-20 teaches us the kind of prayer that pleases God and is the result of true, saving faith.

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Written Prayers

Praying Written Prayers

November 13, 2019 Life at ECC popular Comments are off for this post

Here are several thoughts to help clarify our decision to include carefully planned and pre-written prayers in our Lord's Day worship.

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Why Pray if God is Sovereign

Why Pray If God Is Sovereign?

January 28, 2019 Theology popular Comments are off for this post

Why pray if God is sovereign? Does prayer change anything? Here are five reasons why we should pray knowing that God is sovereign.

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God's Will for Your Life: Holiness and Thankfulness

God’s Will for Your Life: Holiness and Thankfulness

November 21, 2018 Bible Study God's Will Comments are off for this post

God's will is often assumed to be hidden and difficult to discern. However, Scripture clearly tells us that God's will for us is to be holy and thankful.

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