“God, Are You There?”
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Asking the question that's the simplest prayer of all.
Pray Like Jesus
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The words of the Lord’s Prayer are sublime, but it helps me a lot to think of it also as a guide.
Six Poems of Jesus
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
When we hear Jesus’ words spoken, they sound like poetry, no matter how they’re printed on the page.
Centering Prayer: A Way to Be with God
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Through silent, centering prayer, we can remove the barriers between God and ourselves.
Too Many People to Pray For?
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
All the names on my prayer list felt overwhelming, but I closed my eyes and prayed anyway. Guess what? It was the best five minutes of my day.
How to Tell Someone You’re Praying for Them
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
My prayers for a neighbor in need are full of hope. But what would I say to her about them? Should I just say nothing?
Prayer in a Dentist’s Chair
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
A crazy week looked to become even more complicated, so I reached for a prayer that might save the day…
The Homeless Man’s Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Making prayer a part of the here and now seemed like a good goal for Lent … but how would I do it?
9 Tips from Jesus on Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
We can gain many insights on prayer from the words and deeds of Jesus. Here are 9 to make your own.
9 Favorite Bible Quotes of Presidents (and Others)
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Which sayings from the Bible inspired our presidents and other great figures? Read on …
A Workout for Your Prayer Life
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Hardship can break you. Sharing that brokenness is one of the greatest motivators for prayer.
Carol Burnett’s Lesson in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Some prayers, like some acts of generosity, need to be shared. But many don’t. In fact, secrecy seems to add power to these prayers.
