Prayer

The Most Powerful Prayers in Just One Syllable

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Start with these examples, and you’re sure to discover more of your own.

Woman with an ash cross on her forehead for her ash wednesday reflection

What Ash Wednesday Means

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Rick Hamlin reflects on the beginning of Lent.

How to Pray Your Way to Holy Week

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

These psalms can lead us deliberately and prayerfully through our busy lives to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.

7 One-Word Prayers for Lent

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

With this simple plan for this inspiring season, you may be more ready than ever for the glorious celebration of Easter.

Your God-Given Purpose

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:14 (NIV)

Take a Break

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.—Mark 6:31 (NIV)

A wooden cross on a purple background showing how to read Lent Bible verses

20 Lent Bible Verses for Reflection and Guidance

By Rick Hamlin4 min read

Whether your Lenten journey involves giving up or taking on, or both, here is Scripture to help you contemplate the meaning of this sacred season.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8 (NIV)