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2022-09-14T15:59:15-06:00

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Some think they deserve to suffer and die – Part 4 of Why Pray?

Last updated on: September 14, 2022 at 3:59 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

So what – nothing makes us undeserving of prayer I’ve heard too many people declare that they were born broken. So what? Chronic disease, substance abuse and self-harm, bad behavior, whether voluntary or not, destroys precious life, so they really need to be helped. There is help. Start with prayer. Surely the thing God enjoys most about being God is the thrill of being merciful, especially to those who don’t expect it and often feel they don’t deserve it. –... Read more

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2022-09-14T15:58:42-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Expectations of prayer – Part 3 of Why Pray?

Last updated on: September 14, 2022 at 3:58 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

Can we believe that God loves us as an individual? Can we believe not just that God loves the entire world, even those who miss the mark, but that God really does love us as an individual enough to take care of us? Feeling “unworthy” limits our expectations. Entitlement is the opposite, but just as destructive. Feeling unworthy is something we have to overcome. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children... Read more

2022-09-14T15:57:58-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Who does prayer work for? Part 2 of Why Pray?

Last updated on: September 14, 2022 at 3:57 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

Do you have to be deserving for prayer to work? What if we’re wealthy, or “sinful,” sick, in prison, or broken? Yes, prayer works! There is no “Opt-in,” no exclusion list, no exchange this for that transaction, nothing! It’s truly free. Does prayer work even for the wealthy? Everyone likes to question why the wealthy, especially wealthy religious people, aren’t regarded as hypocrites and on a steep slope to some kind of special Hell. Jesus said to the wealthy Jews,... Read more

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2022-09-14T15:57:12-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Why Pray? Series Part 1

Last updated on: September 14, 2022 at 3:57 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

Does prayer really work? Is prayer some kind of self-delusion? Is it snake oil sold by religionists? Is there anything to the belief that prayer is answered? Prayer is communion with God to help us live our best lives, and it helps to understand that it works and how it works. This multipart series explores: “What is prayer and who can use it?” (everyone). Unrealistic expectations. And criticism – can it be subjected to scientific studies and philosophical inquiries? Pull... Read more

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