Prayer in Lent
As with so many wonderful aspects of the Christian life, we are blessed by the fact that we do not need to reinvent prayer.
Prayer
The Church Prays for Church Workers
The community of Christ prays that God would supply church workers.
Do Our Prayers Change Anything?
What can little Christians like us do before the Almighty? What can we ask of Him that He was not already planning to give?
The Diptych: A Guide for Prayer
The beneficial, surprising art of keeping a prayer list — whether on an ancient wax tablet or on sticky notes.
Lutheran Witness: May 2024
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the topic of prayer.
Collects: A Simple Way to Pray in Every Situation
When you’re faced with a concern that bears repeated prayer, you may find comfort in writing your own collect.
In Jesus’ Name
The church is a praying community, and we pray in the name of Jesus.
Who Wrote the Common Table Prayer?
The Common Table Prayer is old, older than our own memory. But how old is it, and who wrote it?
How to Pray in Public
Many of us feel uncomfortable when praying out loud. Here is some practical guidance for doing so.
Waiting for the Seeds
The hardest part of gardening is always the waiting.
When Prayer Goes Wrong
Politicians find it expedient to give an occasional nod to God, whoever or whatever they conceive the deity to be.
Come, Lord Jesus
When I became a Lutheran, one of the few things about my new church that I did not love was the Common Table Prayer.