Let Us Pray: How an Atheist and Christian Connected in Prayer

Let Us Pray: How an Atheist and Christian Connected in Prayer

I was sitting at my desk when I received a phone call from Ireland that my Godmother had died. She was young, and seemingly healthy, so when news broke out that she had collapsed of a sudden heart attack–dead–everyone was shocked. Robbed of the chance to secure one more hug or the opportunity to share words of love with her, I cried when I heard the news. I loved her. I don’t remember ever telling her that though; we just don’t do that in Ireland. I cried for her only daughter, Alice, too, whom I love. 

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Book Review: on "Fervent" and DIY Prayer Spaces

Book Review: on "Fervent" and DIY Prayer Spaces

During the early years at ccdelco, ministry training was offered, so I decided to sign up for the class. We were instructed to take a Spiritual Gifts Evaluation in order to identify our gifts. The results showed that my primary gift was intercession. At that point, my prayer life involved begging God and pleading rather than thanking and believing Him for the answers to prayer I was seeking. These prayers were too shallow and needed more depth—so I cried out to Jesus for understanding.

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