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10-Second Prayers

ears ago, my friend Steve introduced me to the practice of offering 10-second prayers. A pastor who has built numerous churches by focusing on outreach, Steve discovered that asking someone—especially a stranger—“May I pray with you?” almost always resulted in a “No, thank you.” But when he offered

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