Of course we pray for family members to be healthy, happy, and terrific. What about taking our prayers beyond the basics? ◊ As noted in the previous post, how we pray for our children (as well as ourselves) is a… Read More ›
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The 45-Minute Christian
The essentials of a good Christian life are not necessarily just about church attendance, good behavior, and attention to social good. It’s about you and God alone. How do we do that? ◊ Several years ago, I proposed that many of… Read More ›
22 Years Ago
Tragedy, fear, faith, and prayer came together that morning and changed a family’s trajectory for generations to come. ◊ On this day 22 years ago our family endured an experience that changed each of us. While enjoying our annual family… Read More ›
Nehemiah’s Prayer of Anguish
Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… Read More ›
The Fulton Street Meeting
Could it happen again? Why not? Man and nature have not changed. Nor has the need to reach out in humble search of spiritual revival. Whether 160 years ago or today, God hasn’t changed either. ♦ The placard outside the… Read More ›
Praying For This and That? Try This.
Christians are often asked to pray for any variety of needs and requests by friends, family members, and others. While praying for this or that, one may be wondering “Is there a better way?” ♦ There’s a dual challenge when friends… Read More ›
Praying for Self-Inflicted Wounds?
Are you praying or seeking prayer help for issues that arise out of your own mistakes and actions? Are you praying for the healing of self-inflicted wounds? ♦ The woman selected her grade school child’s teacher based on hearsay research. Now… Read More ›
