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Is Your House On Fire?
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Beginning a Devotional Practice
There is no substitute for a consistent, reverent, devotional practice. Start small: pick one or...
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The Power of Prayer
The purpose of prayer is not to grant our wishes, or even our needs. Neither...
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A Pagan at the National Day of Prayer
Many public events for the National Day of Prayer restrict participation to Christians, but an...
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How Much Piety Do We Need?
Through pious practice we form and maintain connections to the gods, we are reminded of...
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Iamblichus on Prayer
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