The Right to Lament in a Time of Plenty
For me, lament begins by acknowledging the general mercy of God in my environment before moving to my personal sorrows. But, it also ends in hope.
Read Moreby David Chase | Feb 22, 2019 | God, Grief, Lament, Lamentations, Money, Prayer, Suffering | 0 |
For me, lament begins by acknowledging the general mercy of God in my environment before moving to my personal sorrows. But, it also ends in hope.
Read MoreThe Psalms contradict our expectations of the normal Christian life. They teach us that there is value in holy despair and God-oriented lament.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Feb 8, 2019 | Prayer, Psalms, Social Theologies, Suffering | 1 |
It is good for Christians to lament – to lament in prayer to God for the crises we are facing and to seek His mighty hand of deliverance.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Jan 16, 2019 | Persecution, Prayer | 0 |
The church has both a beautiful opportunity and an obligation to stand with our suffering sisters and brothers in Christ as one family.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Dec 5, 2018 | Christmas, Persecution, Prayer | 0 |
Even though this is a joyous and celebratory time of year for most of us, let us pray fervently for the persecuted church this Christmas.
Read Moreby Colson Hauser | Oct 22, 2018 | Mini-Studies, Prayer, Psalms | 0 |
Psalm 129 is a plea for justice in the face of oppression. It has much to teach us about what posture we should take and how to pray for justice.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Oct 15, 2018 | Persecution, Prayer | 0 |
Will you join us this month in praying for the persecuted church in North Korea? Read this post to learn about Christians here and how to pray for them.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Sep 21, 2018 | Prayer | 0 |
Lord God, teach me to know what it is to be patient. My heart is weary, my mind is weak, my lips speak too quickly. Help me to wait upon you.
Read Moreby Dr. Michelle Reyes | Sep 13, 2018 | Persecution, Prayer | 0 |
Today, Open Doors USA is releasing Pray for the Persecuted, a free app that will connect American Christians with persecuted believers around the world.
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