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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Comfortable Criticism
I was driving home from work, pondering what I’d write for this last post on constructive criticism. I passed my usual flock of sheep, and they had an unusual look–shorn, clipped . . . naked. That’s how I feel after … Continue reading
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Old Constructive Criticism
Sometimes old advice is the best. “We often learn more of God under the rod that strikes us than under the staff that comforts us.“ Puritan Stephen Charnock, 1628-1680 No one said it was easy, even back … Continue reading
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The Discipline of Wisdom
Proverbs 19:20 (NIV) Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Really, God? Can’t I just skip over the discipline part and go straight to wise? [sigh]
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Drink Up Some Constructive Criticism
How do you handle constructive criticism? Smile on the outside, seethe on the inside I’ll take it under prayerful consideration Criticism? Can’t be. I’m never wrong! Consider these instructions from Paul relating to Communion: 1 Corinthians 11:28 … Continue reading
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Fragrant Prayers for Our Nation
Yesterday was our National Day of Prayer. The weather was glorious. I drove to our Sussex County prayer gathering with the windows down, enjoying the sweet scent of flowering trees. Our prayers for the government, public services and … Continue reading
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Join in Prayer for our Nation Today
An excerpt from Dr. Jack Graham’s prayer for today’s National Day of Prayer: Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your Spirit upon us that we may walk in obedience to Your Word. We are desperate … Continue reading
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Prayers of Choice for Our Nation
How, then, should we pray for our nation? Should we pray for prosperity or for grateful and generous hearts? Should we pray for freedom to worship or … Continue reading
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A Hard Prayer for Our Nation
Easy to sing, hard to pray: “America! America! God mend thine every flaw.“ Katharine Lee Bates Lord God, mend America’s flaws–including the ones I profit from, the ones that I enjoy, the ones that I contribute to. … Continue reading
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Prayer: What’s Wrong with Our Nation
What do you think is the biggest problem facing our nation? Racism Impending war Disintegration of the family “It’s the economy, stupid” All of the above. More than the above. When was the last time you prayed … Continue reading
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