Is Prayer Enough?
He calls because he’s in deep pain. He doesn’t know what to do. I hear the desperation in his voice. I don’t know what to tell him. She calls because…
Read moreIf You Pray Well, You Live Well?
I Ain’t Scared I get uncomfortable. Anxious. Sometimes scared. It’s nothing new. Through the years I’ve resisted it. I’ve accepted it. I’ve worked on it. And I’ve prayed about it.…
Read moreThis Public Prayer Stirs Up Grace
A Different Request I can tell this Saturday will be different. The lead church-of-the-month—it alternates every month—isn’t here. A hiccup in plans. But Fran has made sure all the bases…
Read moreIs This a Throwaway Prayer?
Many of the words we say are throwaways. We talk to be talking. The content isn’t relevant or important. Just a blurb. Throwaway lines. But our prayers? Is there such…
Read moreMore Presents? Or More Presence?
Want more presents this Christmas? Or more presence? Offer your presence through prayer. You’ll connect more with others and plug in to God’s presence, too. Betty and I walked together…
Read moreFirst Ask – Don’t Sink in the Lake
It happened three years ago. I’m not sure what time. Between Friday night and Sunday afternoon. I was probably in the house. This is what we pieced together. Some guys…
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