Praying the Names of God, with Ann Spangler Archives

Praying to Jesus as the Prince of Peace is about seeking a deeper sense of wholeness and completion, not just the absence of conflict. By...

The biblical concept of shalom, or peace, encompasses more than just the absence of conflict, but rather a state of wholeness and completion,...

Living a life of true peace is not just the absence of conflict, but rather a state of wholeness and completion, characterized by health,...

Jesus is often referred to as the Prince of Peace, but this title conveys more than just the absence of conflict; it represents a deeper sense of...

Praying the Names of Jesus explores the profound concept of shalom, or peace, and its significance in the Bible, revealing that it encompasses not...

The name of Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords, holds unparalleled power and authority over all creation. By praying to this mighty ruler,...

At Christmas, Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but few remember that he is also the King of Kings, a ruler with mastery...

As the world grapples with conflict, violence, and suffering, Christians are called to overcome evil with good, embracing a radical alternative to...

The kingdom of God is not built on external force but on the internal power of Christ's love, where Jesus invites rather than compels us to join...

Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, has a name that commands reverence and awe, yet he entered the world humbly as an infant born in...

When we pray to Jesus as the Lamb of God, we are praying to the One who voluntarily laid down his life to take in his own body the punishment for...

The phrase "Lamb of God" is often associated with gentleness, purity, and innocence, but its application to Jesus Christ reveals a more complex and...

When we pray to Jesus as the Lamb of God, we are praying to the One who voluntarily laid down his life to take in his own body the punishment for...

Jesus' identity as the Lamb of God is a powerful and profound concept that reveals his selfless love for humanity. By praying to Jesus as the Lamb...

John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). The phrase would have...