In contemplating my hopes for the Outreach Prayer for WestAsia over this year, I’ve been thinking about what image I might hold when we meet. We have many images from tradition, scripture, and the church to hold in our praying hearts. We can probably agree on the most prevalent ones: a cross, a last supper, a […]
“Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ […]
Last summer, Restoration sent two teams to West Asia. I didn’t go with either of them; I’ve never even been to West Asia. So your question must be: why are you praying for West Asia and the Silk Road? Why West Asia and the Silk Road? Some governments and cultures of West Asia and the […]
Have you ever had a moment where you just weren’t sure what to do, or you were overwhelmed by your circumstances, and someone said, “Can I pray for you?” It’s a simple act, but so often exactly what you need – someone to simultaneously show that they care about you and help you create a […]
When Carolyn and I first came to Restoration, we heard the pitch to join a small group. Despite being active in church, we hadn’t ever been in a small group together during our 15 years of marriage. Eager to build community, we landed in Jesse and Sarah Blaine‘s small group. Crammed into their tiny one […]
Hello friends, Two exciting things are happening this week — one for our local congregation, and one for our wider Anglican family — and they each bring great opportunities for prayer: Tomorrow, June 18, from 2 – 3 pm, our new sanctuary will be open for us, and we can literally “ground” our sanctuary withprayer. […]
Hey Restoration, Nearly a quarter of residents of the D.C. metro area were born in other countries. These neighbors of ours have fascinating stories, talents and abilities, and valuable perspectives to offer us. Many of these folks also have great needs, like friends, community, resources, legal aid, and a knowledge of the Gospel. God has […]
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Psalm 37:1-3 How do I pray for stuff like the Navy Yard shooting? I was off-line […]
I love and greatly value praying for others. I believe that prayer makes a difference in people’s lives, and I’ve seen how God teaches me to love others through praying for them. But I’ve also found that it can be a huge challenge. I often feel like I’m just rattling off thoughts about a given […]
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 (ESV) The best explanation as to why we should pray can be found by listening to Bethany Hoang’s address from the IJM Global Prayer Gathering on Friday night (if you just want Bethany start […]