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Tag Archives: prayer
What Can We Do?
We face growing violence in our land, unnecessary and fatal violence. What can we do? Push for legislation Protest Not much We discuss possible causes: breakdown of the family, violent video games, prejudice, poverty. Easy to talk about, … Continue reading
Pain and Godwinks
This week’s topic started with Dale’s problem: how to pray for someone with chronic pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” My final answer? You keep praying. Pray for healing, yes, but not just … Continue reading
Pray for Pain
Last week, my friend Dean asked me about pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” How would you answer? Keep praying God doesn’t care Drugs, stronger drugs Keep praying. God does care. Drugs may help. … Continue reading
The Success of Obedience
During a particularly difficult part of my life’s journey, I felt very unsuccessful. I thought this was your will, Lord. Why such a mess? My answer came via a radio sermon. I missed the name of the … Continue reading
Four Faces of Prayer
Revelation 4:7 (NIV) The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. The lion is the guardian, observant … Continue reading
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They Copy What You Do
On my very first back-to-school night, not quite 40 years ago, the librarian asked, “What is the most important thing parents do to encourage their children to read?” “Read to them,” was the unanimous response. “No,” the librarian … Continue reading
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All in Good Time
When I pray for others, I am focused on what is best at this moment in time. Jesus is focused on what is best for all eternity. What I see as urgent looks very different to him. Revelation … Continue reading
Prayer Time
“Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Catholic theologian and poet 300 years, and every bit as true.
Outside My Comfort Zone
A meeting opened with prayer, and I had a problem: the person praying did so in his native language. I impatiently crossed my arms and tapped my toe (spiritually, not literally), waiting for the real action to begin. I … Continue reading
Powerball Prayer
All-knowing God, the Powerball winners are no secret to you. May they be filled with gratitude, not greed; wisdom, not wastefulness; decency, not debauchery; restraint, not recklessness. May they be kindhearted, not tightfisted.