Category Archives: Prayer

Hamartiology Hits the Homefront

I admit it. I struggle against sin. A lot of sin. Often. Sometimes it’s a small, easily won skirmish. Sometimes it’s a hard fought, bloody battle. Yesterday, God helped me take a hill. For a couple of weeks, I’d been … Continue reading

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How Now Shall We Pray?

Last week, an unspeakable tragedy happened. We all wish there were something we could do to fix things and make things better for those who lost loved ones in Connecticut. Well, there is something we can do. We can pray for them. … Continue reading

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“Can We Talk?”

“Thanks for meeting with me, today, Dad,” said the tow-headed six year old as he strode across the study, arm extended for a firm handshake. Smiling, the father grasped the child’s hand, assuming a hug would follow. When none did, … Continue reading

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Welfare Check

“Why can’t You just give me this so I don’t have to ask anymore?” I know.  It sounds like a pretty spiritually immature thing to pray.  But to be honest, I was weary of taking this ongoing problem to the Lord every time it … Continue reading

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