Category Archives: Praying with Scripture

Praying with Scripture: Habakuk 3: 17-19

Posted on February 17, 2021 by livingasapprentices

Eugene Peterson’s book Eat this Book teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. In this passage from Habakkuk 3, the writer reminds us that even though everything … Continue reading →

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Praying with a Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on December 3, 2020 by livingasapprentices

Soon after my husband’s death in October, I received a lovely sympathy card with the words of  Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; Great … Continue reading →

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Praying with Scripture: Acts 20: 22-24

Posted on March 23, 2019 by livingasapprentices

The Spiritual Formation Bible comments that “the book of Acts contributes to one of the most interesting spiritual biographies in Christian history.” That biography is the story of Paul. In Acts 20, we pick up Paul’s journey at the end … Continue reading →

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Praying with 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11

Posted on March 10, 2018 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the verses of  2 Corinthians 9: 6-11 (CEB) to help you focus on the gifts you have received, your attitude toward giving, and the gifts you can give. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you … Continue reading →

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Praying with Psalm 16

Posted on September 1, 2017 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the verses of Psalm 16 to help you focus on your commitment and intimate relationship to a wise and loving God. These verses are from Eugene Peterson’s interpretation of Psalm 16 in The Message; they may … Continue reading →

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Praying with Deuteronomy 8: 8-11

Posted on August 28, 2015 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the scripture passage from the Message, Deuteronomy 8: 11-18,  to interact with God in prayer about  your attitude toward wealth and prosperity, a conversation all of America desperately needs.  Make sure you don’t forget your God, by … Continue reading →

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Praying with II Corinthians 5

Posted on June 28, 2015 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the scripture passages (II Corinthians 5: 17-20) to help you interact with God in prayer about being reconciled and taking on the role of Christ’s ambassador in your family, your work place, and in the community. … Continue reading →

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Praying with Jeremiah 17

Posted on May 14, 2015 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the Scripture passage (Jeremiah 17: 5-10) to help you interact with God in prayer about what life is like if we live it  without God.  Here is God’s message as spoken by Jeremiah and interpreted by … Continue reading →

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