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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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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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