Communication

Jesus and Prayer

Some years ago, I read a book in which the author mentioned doing a study on Jesus and prayer. I thought to myself, "I’ve never done that. If I am a follower of Christ, I should know what He says about prayer." So for the next five months, I read and reread the gospels to discover for myself the prayer life of Jesus and what He says about prayer. The...

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Strategies for Successful Relationships: Managing Conflict
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Overcoming Barriers in Praying With Your Husband
Overcoming Barriers in Praying With Your Husband

Does prayer feel uncomfortable? Does it feel awkward to pray with your husband? Discomfort was my barrier to overcome. I felt Jim was too grand and way too mature in how he prayed to God. I felt he needed to impress God instead of simply talk to Him. Jim would pray like this: Oh, Holy and Gracious Father, I throw myself down upon Thee. Thou knowest...

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The Power of a Praying Wife
The Power of a Praying Wife

When I asked my husband to share with me his deepest fears, one of the things he mentioned was the fear of not being a good father. “I believe it’s something men in general tend to fear,” he said. “We get so caught up in doing what we do in our work that we’re afraid we haven’t done enough with our children. Or we’re afraid we haven’t...

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