This sort of prayer reinforces the dividing line between “us” and “them.” Jesus’ radical statement was quite the opposite—Love your enemies, and pray for a tidal wave of God’s blessings on those very ...

The question of why Jesus prayed, if He was truly God, invites deep exploration into the nature of His existence as both truly divine and truly human.

John 1:12 tells us: "Yet to all who did receive Him ... As we step into this new year, let us take time to reflect on our prayer lives. Are we praying as Jesus taught us? Are we seeking intimacy ...