Saturday Lagniappe: 'The Centrality of Prayer' And More

The Centrality of Prayer
Imagine a life where prayer is as natural and essential as breathing. A life where communication with God isn’t confined to Sunday mornings or crisis moments, but flows continuously throughout our days. This is the kind of devotion to prayer that the early Christian church exemplified, and it’s a calling that still resonates with us today.

Also See: Prayer Statistics: Insights on Prayer Habits and Impact

From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?
The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories – and to celebrate – and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them.

Why Theology Is for Everyone & How the Church Can Provide Training
In this article, we’ll examine why theology is for everyone. We’ll see that adding theology to your church’s spiritual growth practices will deepen the faith and practice of your people.

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Yes or No
More and more churches seem to be moving to sermon-based small groups. That is, they review and study the same text the pastor preached on the previous Sunday. On the other hand, I’ve met church leaders who oppose this approach. Good and bad, Here’s a summary of the arguments I’m hearing.... 

Does the New Year Need a New You?
In this season of “New Year, New You,” let’s consider how we can approach growth differently. Here are four principles to find hope and rest in Christ’s power to transform us.

How To Make A New Year’s Resolution That Sticks
Willpower is enough to get you started, but you will need habit to sustain it.

What Happens When We Share the Gospel? Six Encouragements
A few observations that can help you understand evangelism....