Crosswalk.com - Prayer

Praying, Burdens, And Fear

Tullian Tchividjian — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:22:00 GMT

In my weaker moments I have been tempted to relieve myself of this burden and go back to the way things were. But God won’t let me. There is no going back–only onward and upward!

A Prayer For Thick Skin And A Big Heart

Tullian Tchividjian — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:34:00 GMT

It is those who trust God even when they cannot trace him–those who humbly leave all things up to him and who refuse to avenge themselves–that will remain standing.

Praying as a Family

Ann Dunagan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:52:00 GMT

We all know, at least in our heads, that prayer is important. Yet how many of us honestly believe that our prayers, the simple prayers of our far-from-perfect family, can really make a difference?

Edwards and Prayer

Peter Beck — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:54:00 GMT

More than the blessings that prayer holds for believers, prayer is also an act of humble worship before God. In prayer we acknowledge that we are not God, that we are incapable of solving even the most basic of life’s problems. In prayer, we are forced to acknowledge that He alone is God in our lives.

God-Centered Prayer

Peter Beck — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:00 GMT

I love to listen to the prayers of others. I listen to how they pray and what they say. The language they use reflects their understanding of God.

Uncovering Truth in Ethiopia

Baptist Press Staff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:20:00 GMT

Most Ethiopians consider themselves Christians because their religion includes biblical teachings and an understanding of Jesus, except that He is but one of many gods in their mixture of religions.

Violence Ongoing in Egypt as Christians Plead for Help

Jeremy Reynalds — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:31:00 GMT

Since the early morning of November 21, the Upper Egyptian town of Farshoot has been the scene of ongoing Muslim mob violence against Coptic Christian residents.

Christian Leaders Vow Resistance on Abortion, Gay Marriage

Adelle M. Banks — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

Facing "threats" from American culture, prominent Catholic, evangelical and Orthodox Christian leaders are vowing civil disobedience against abortion, same-sex marriage and limits on religious liberty.

Lutheran Dissidents Say New Church Body in the Works

Daniel Burke — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:15:00 GMT

On Wednesday, conservative Lutherans announced that it would "likely be necessary" to form their own body apart from the ELCA.

Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Interrogated for Trying to Meet Obama

Dan Wooding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

Public Security officials seized two Chinese human rights leaders who had been trying to meet with U.S. President Obama before he left the country.

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 26, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:50:00 GMT

16 Colombian Christians Kidnapped, Told to Recant
Episcopal Group Denounces Anti-Gay Law in Uganda
OM Ministry Ship to End Service
Megachurch Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty Dies at Age 57

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 25, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Worldwide Poll Finds Strong Support for Right to Criticize Religion
Heavy Fines, Bans Levied on Uzbek Baptists
Religion-Based Hate Crimes Highest Since 2001
Pope Meets with Artists, Filmmakers for Sacred Art

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 24, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:18:00 GMT

Americans Attribute Bible's Verses on Poverty to Celebrities
Kennedy Discouraged From Communion by Bishop
Pakistan: Christian Janitor Died Saving Muslim Students
Arizona Youth Urges Thousands to Join Him for World AIDS Day

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 23, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Christian Leaders Issue 'Call of Conscience'
Catholic Priest in Poor Health after Stroke in Prison
Anglican Leader, in Rome, Optimistic on Ecumenical Strains
Hand-Written Bible for Sale on eBay

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 20, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:33:00 GMT

Lutherans to Split over Gay Clergy
Exodus Opposes Uganda's Proposed Anti-Gay Law
U.S. Catholic Bishops Clarify Moral 'Confusion'
Violence in Columbia May Trigger Humanitarian Crisis, Group Says