Many believers conclude their prayers with the familiar words, “in Jesus’ name.” For some of us, the phrase has been spoken so often that it rolls naturally off our tongues without much reflection. Yet those three words carry an astonishing depth of meaning within the life of faith. They are not a ritual closing line,Continue reading “The Weight of Praying in Jesus’ Name”
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When Jesus Invites Us to Pray
A Day in the Life of Jesus John 16:17–28 There are mornings when the words of Jesus feel as if they were spoken just moments ago—so close, so tender, so aware of our confusion and our longing. John 16 places us in one of those moments. I picture myself among the disciples, listening to JesusContinue reading “When Jesus Invites Us to Pray”