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prayer's Blogs in August 2008

Why write a blog?
Mostly so I could discuss with other people, "What are the essential elements of a healthy spiritual life grounded in Jesus Christ?" I consider those essentials to be: Fellowship Prayer Study Service Fasting Evangelism What do you......Read More

Posted on: 2008-08-14 11:42:50 | Rating:

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Does prayer work?
From my own experience and from talking with others, I know this is a question many of us struggle with - does prayer work? I know some people who absolutely, unfailing believe in the power of prayer. I know more people who absolutely, beyond the shadow of a doubt "know" that......Read More

Posted on: 2008-08-18 12:33:03 | Rating:

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What is "fellowship" really?
We've all heard the term "fellowship” used to describe church outings and other religious-based social activities. One dictionary describes fellowship as "a condition of friendly relationship existing between persons". But is that all there is to Christian fellowship, a state......Read More

Posted on: 2008-08-22 08:12:59 | Rating:

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How do you study the Bible?
How do you study the Bible? I've used several methods that either friends have suggested or I came up with on my own: Book study This is one of the best ways, IMO, to get to learn the Bible, especially for new Christians. Read one book at a time. Most Bibles include some type of......Read More

Posted on: 2008-08-22 11:13:25 | Rating:

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Why do you fast?
II think the best way to discuss why we should fast is to first discuss why we shouldn’t fast. I know many people who have fasted. After the fast, they talk about how hungry they were by lunch and how faint-headed they felt by dinner time. Some have talked about how they have a deeper......Read More