“Then something special happened. Somehow this collection of words morphed from being the Lord’s Prayer to becoming a model of prayer for me. They went from being an object for…
Lists are compiled every year of worn-out words. Would you add “thoughts and prayers” to the list? Is It Cliché to Say Cliché? Why say something worn out when you…
The Morning Blessing Most mornings I say it aloud. I put my hands together, point in the direction of their homes, and say this blessing over my daughters, two of…
It’s because we fall down. That’s why we say it: Lord, have mercy! It’s the most frequent prayer in the Bible. And it’s what we need the most—the Lord’s mercy.…
The Curse of Knowledge “Mom, you’re not always clear. If you know what you want, it’s okay to ask for that. Be specific.” My daughter Jenna is right. Sometimes I…