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In these uncertain times, prayer is essential. It is our greatest form of communication with a holy God, who has provided a way for us to not only worship Him but to know Him personally. Through prayer, we discover the depths of God’s mercy and love for us. It is also where we confess our sin and receive His forgiveness. . Still, many avoid prayer. Rather than becoming an opportunity to be cleansed and to fellowship with God, prayer becomes a joyless duty. Perhaps this is because some have never learned the secret of powerful and effective prayers. The question then becomes, “How do we pray effective prayers?” . The Bible tells us, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James  5:16 ).  If being a righteous man or woman is the key to powerful and effective prayer, what are the characteristics of a righteous person? . A righteous person is a person who is in right-standing with God. A righteous person has a personal relationship with Jesus as his or her pe...

Definition:  The word  crucifixion  comes from the Latin "crucifixio," or "crucifixus," meaning "fixed to a cross." Roman crucifixion was an  ancient method of execution  in which the victim's hands and feet were bound and nailed to a  cross.  It was one of the most painful and disgraceful methods of capitol punishment. Victims were usually beaten and tortured and then forced to carry their own cross to the crucifixion site. The Roman cross was formed of wood, typically with a vertical stake and a horizontal cross beam near the top. Before nailing the victim to the cross, a mixture of vinegar, gall, and  myrrh  was usually offered to alleviate some of the victim's suffering. Wooden planks were usually fastened to the vertical stake as a footrest or seat, allowing the victim to rest his weight and lift himself for a breath, thus prolonging suffering and delaying death for up to three days. Unsupported, the victim would hang entirely from ...