By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Listen to the sound recording track of this episode Or read the script below Read the shorter version In 2007, in the UK, the Tearfund surveyed 1,000 randomly-selected adults. Prayer seemed an important thing, with one in six of all those surveyed, praying daily and one in four, at least once a week. … Continue reading Private prayer – Can it really reduce fear?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. The worldly minded suppose private prayer is no different from any other personal practice that induces relaxation. They ask ‘Don’t we relax by sitting in a comfortable position, in a quiet setting, having something calming to focus our attention, and adopting a passive attitude?’ Yet most people would agree that private prayer … Continue reading Private prayer – Can it reduce fear?