A Prayer to the Family God

This morning, I was afforded the opportunity to attend and serve in Governor Larry Hogan’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the Navy- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  I was asked to pray for families in keeping with the theme of the gathering “Celebrating Peace and Unity in the Community.”  I offer these words to attendees […]

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A Prayer to the God of the Resurrection

On Friday, we watched the Teacher become the Lesson, using the cross as a chalkboard for some and a digital whiteboard for others. On Saturday, we learned that even the silence speaks for God, that the dirt cannot cover God’s mouth. Today, we remember that even the grave is a womb in the hands of […]

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Praying with Dr. King

Thou Eternal God, out of whose absolute power and infinite intelligence the whole universe has come into being, we humbly confess that we have not loved thee with our hearts, souls and minds, and we have not loved our neighbors as Christ loved us. We have all too often lived by our own selfish impulses […]

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Keep in touch

Prayer is God’s reminder that we keep in touch and proof that God is not out of reach.  God is not hands off but both hands are in, proven through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. The work of forgiveness, reconciliation and healing relationships take prayer.  But, this is not a one time conversation.  No, in […]

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“This one day, or a prayer for pastors when Sunday is the 27th”

Perhaps, this post is self- serving but I want to remember that some one was praying for me tonight as I sit in Starbucks reviewing tomorrow’s sermon. I want to remember Martha Spong’s prayer of intercession for pastors.  She prays: Lord, it’s quick, this one day between Christmas and Sunday, and in it, we are […]

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