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Sound-Minded Prayer

One of our sons struggled to read. The letters danced across his pages, do-si-doing into mirror images of themselves. I discussed his problem with teachers, doctors, social workers and administrators. But not God.   I prefer this verse in the … Continue reading

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Thank You in Advance for the Answer I May Not Want to Hear

  Do I pray as a last resort, begging God to get me out of a mess of  my own creation? Or do I start off prayerfully, praising God for his answer before I even get around to thinking the … Continue reading

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Not Praying? Why Not?

    1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually.   The Bible says do it. You’re not. Why not? I’m not on speaking terms with God just now I prayed once, didn’t work. Haven’t prayed since Too busy! Don’t know how … Continue reading

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Taxing Prayer

  I may not be the most cheerful taxpayer, but I can send my money to the government with a blessing.     Lord God, may this money accomplish good things. Use it to bless others. Amen.

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Lent: A Call to a Cause

Tuesday, I suggested that you add prayer to your schedule as a Lenten sacrifice. Wednesday, I suggested that you make that a prayer for someone you don’t much like. Here’s another option. Pray for a cause, a situation, circumstances that … Continue reading

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It’s All about Me – NOT

In another place and time, a coworker suggested that our mutual boss needed prayer. It was true. He was acting more like a teenager than a manager. He was moody, arrogant and distracted. I took her suggestion to heart. But … Continue reading

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Lent Us Pray

Let started last Wednesday. It continues until Easter.

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Virtual Warriors

    What’s your take on video games?     What fun! What a waste of time! All that violence can’t be good Gaming has become a national pastime. It’s blamed for obesity, damage to relationships and increasing violence. And … Continue reading

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Morning Song

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Reginald Heber, 1826   I have an hour commute to work every morning. I use that time to pray. And most mornings … Continue reading

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Season of Preparation (Thursday)

My prayers have power to change the world.   If I truly believe that (and I should), it will change my prayers.     Prepare to pray. Prepare for change.

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