#PrayforParis

The unthinkable has happened.  While there is talk that the Russian plane that crashed in Sinai, Egypt last month was due to a bomb placed onboard by terrorists, it has been confirmed that ISIS or ISIL has taken the lives of 129 people and many more have been injured due to multiple attacks in Paris, […]

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The Prayer Left Unsaid

It is my privilege to write on prayer for the good people at Smyth & Helwys.  Each month, I have opportunity to reflect on the life of prayer and the leadings of the pray-er.  This month’s focus is personal in nature as prayer should be.  I hope that it encourages you to keep on talking […]

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Praying Unbelief

My spiritual life is sustained by prayer.  I would have no relationship with God apart from my praying life.  It is the daily conversation with God that strengthens my love and devotion, affirms my convictions and bond with God.  Without prayer, there would be no believing. I believe in God and so I talk to […]

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Praying in the Dark

If you are feeling your way through life, seemingly trapped in a tunnel with no end and consequently, no light in sight…  If you, like Joseph, find yourself in a pit, pushed down by those who were supposed to love you and help you make your dreams come true…  If you, like Jesus, were in […]

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Praying with Howard Thurman: Lord, open unto me

Open unto me — light for my darkness. Open unto me — courage for my fear. Open unto me — hope for my despair. Open unto me — peace for my turmoil. Open unto me — joy for my sorrow. Open unto me — strength for my weakness. Open unto me — wisdom for my […]

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