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Faith & Wisdom

The questions people bring to faith and rarely get a straight answer to — what a passage means, why a practice exists, what the Bible actually says about something everyone assumes it says. Written for readers rather than for scholars, and specific about where each claim comes from.

Faith & Wisdom · Sep 14, 2025

New York Times Article: Finding God in the App Store

Lauren Jackson explores the booming "faith tech" industry where tens of millions are using AI chatbots for spiritual guidance. The article examines apps like Bible Chat (30M+ downloads), Hallow, and PRAY.COM (25M downloads) that offer 24/7 digital chaplaincy services, raising questions about technology's role in religious practice.

Faith & Wisdom

When Does Lent Start and End?

The word Lent comes from an old English word, “lencten”, which means “spring season”. It is a time of religious observance, covering the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday).

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Advent‌ ‌Prayers‌ ‌To‌ ‌Prepare‌ ‌For‌ ‌Christmas‌

The Advent season is a special time to reflect, pray, and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth. This year, deepen your connection with God through our Advent Calendar , where each day offers a meaningful action to help you grow closer to Him and become more like Jesus. Download the Advent Calendar here and let each day inspire your journey to Christmas with faith-filled steps and heartfelt prayers.

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Our Favorite Books

We hope you’re having a great summer! This time of year is an excellent time for reading, so we’re sharing some of our favorite books.

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Gideon in the Bible

One of the most inspiring stories in the Bible is the story of Gideon found in the Book of Judges in the New Testament. This is just one of many examples of God’s promises to us , His faithful children.

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An Interview with Kel Mitchell

We’re excited to have Kel Mitchell be part of the PRAY community! Kel is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, & youth pastor. You may know him from Nickelodeon’s award-winning shows, “All That” and “Kenan & Kel.” Kel made this content with us because PRAY helped him make prayer part of every day. It keeps him in communion with his heavenly Father. Here’s a video and a Q&A session where he shares more about his faith and his Bedtime Bible Story about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

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Our Favorite Books - Summer Reading Edition

This collection includes best-sellers from some of the top Christian thinkers and leaders, and they offer fresh perspectives on faith, discipleship, and the love of Christ. We’re excited for you to start your next book!

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The 9 names of Jesus

Names were very important in the Bible. There was more to a person's name than just their identification. In the Bible, names were meant to both tell stories and express messages.

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The Story of Jonah and the Whale

The story of Jonah and the whale is about a Hebrew prophet named Jonah , who God commands to travel to the great city of Nineveh to preach repentance to its inhabitants because of their wickedness.

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What are Cherubim?

Cherubim appear in the Bible with huge wingspans and flaming swords. However, in modern western civilization, we still consider them cute little baby angels depicted in pictures or figures on our knickknack shelves.

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The Judges In The Bible Story

When Israel forgets their God, what happens? As we see in Judges, Israel fell into a tragic downward spiral. This book examines the human condition in a sobering manner and emphasizes the need for a savior.

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Who Were the Nicolaitans?

The Nicolaitans were an organized group that defied the morals, ethics, and teachings of Jesus Christ. They embraced an antinomian position, which is the belief that God does not expect Christians to obey moral laws.

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