How to Pray

5 Great Reasons to Pray Specifically

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Jesus’ instruction to pray specifically for our needs helps us to spell out and spill out what we really want to ask.

Do You Pray While You Sing?

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Find new energy and expression in prayer by borrowing the words of the great hymnwriters and songwriters of the Church.

How to keep your thoughts from wandering when you pray.

How to Keep Your Mind on Your Prayers

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Do you close your eyes, ready to talk to God and instead of spiritual peace, you find yourself thinking about the cute cat photo you saw on Facebook, the check you need to deposit, the milk you forgot to buy at the grocery store?

The Prayer Wheel

By Jeanne Hill2 min read

The next time you’re in a traffic jam remember this prayer tip.

a man plays the guitar while a group sings a new song to God

5 Ways to Pray a New Song to God

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Bob Hostetler suggests singing spontaneous prayers as a way to connect to the presence of the Lord.

Get Specific When You Pray to God

By Edie Melson2 min read

Dig deep and go into great detail when you talk to God.

How to Pray Through Depression

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

When you’re struggling and in a dark place, your prayers may feel remote. Here’s how one man’s struggle with depression led to a deeper prayer practice.

How to Quickly Pray for Someone You’ve Just Met

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

If you want to pray for someone, especially someone you just met, a 10-second prayer can be just the thing. It feels much safer. Here are 4.5 tips for praying a quick prayer.