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Behold Prayer 10.Aug.2020

Review: Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara Peacock

Excerpt from a review originally published at Englewood Review of Books In 2019, after a few years of fast-paced work, I paused for a long sabbatical. I’d hoped to use the period to do less, and listen to God more. Bolstered by some readings on contemplative prayer, I signed

Behold Prayer 10.Jun.2020

Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman

Howard Thurman, a theologian and civil rights leader, was one of the greatest spiritual leaders and mystics of our time. This collection contains fifty four of his most well-known meditations which we've found especially uplifting and enriching. The following prayer, in particular, is excellent and is used as the closing

Behold Prayer 09.Jun.2020

A Praying Life, Connecting With God in a Distracting World

In Paul E. Miller's latest book, he reminds us of the importance of prioritizing connection with God amidst all the other busy things that occupy our lives. Pastor and author Timothy Keller said of it, "If Jesus or Jesus’ saving grace is just an abstraction to you, Paul Miller will

Behold Prayer 06.Jun.2020

The Pandemic Prayer Book

This excellent collection of prayers for the coronavirus pandemic is free online. As we navigate the realities of COVID-19, it offers a helpful roadmap for how to pray and who/what to pray for. It includes prayers for healthcare workers, for the sick and dying, for those furloughed or without

Behold Prayer 05.Jun.2020

Selections from The Power of Silence by Cardinal Robert Sarah

In The Power of Silence, Cardinal Sarah reminds us of the importance of stillness and silence in order to deepen our relationship with God. Below are a few of our favorite quotes. “Prayer consists of listening to God speak silently within us” (52). “There is no place on earth where