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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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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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Critical Wisdom

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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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Uncomfortably Happy

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