What do Abraham, Moses, Deborah, and King David have in common? They all prayed and saw amazing results. Our reasons for praying are similar to those of these heroes of the Bible: sorrow, joy, guidance, and relationship. How can we get amazing results? Walk through the earliest models of prayer an... (more)

For 1500 years, Christians have used contemplative Bible study or "Lectio Divina" as a way to tap into the power and vitality of God's Word. For ancient Christians such as St. Augustine, St. Francis, and others, it was a pillar of one's daily relationship with God. In Divine Intervention, youth pa... (more)

The prayers of prophets, apostles, the early and modern church, and even Jesus himself can help young people pray more effectively. Author Tony Jones highlights the important features of these powerful prayers so students can really enjoy talking to God.

If you want to know Jesus and what He’s all about, you’ve got to know how to do these four things––read, think, pray, live. It’s how your faith can grow. Lectio divina, or sacred reading, is a time-tested method used by believers to experience God in a personal and real way. Tailored for students,... (more)