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Category Archives: Prayer
Our Daily Candy
I enjoyed handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters who came to our door last evening. Some are quick to tell me why they have come. Others simply stand there and hold out their bag for me to put candy in. … Continue reading
Better Accommodations
Cynthia Thomas tells about the time that her brother and his new wife were escorted to their bridal suite in an elegant hotel. They looked forward to the fancy accommodations for which they had splurged on their honeymoon. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged ask God, Cynthia Thomas, honeymoon suite, illustration, James 4:2, wedding night
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Keep the Unity
Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at an outdoor community worship service. The sermon was about the model prayer that Jesus gave his followers; the text was Matthew 6:9-13. After the service, a lady—let’s call her … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 4:3, harmony, illustration, Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13, unity
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Preferred Rest
My mother had her shoulder replaced a couple of days ago. Since she had a private room in the hospital, my wife spent the past two nights with her. She says she slept pretty well in the recliner chair that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Prayer
Tagged illustration, Jesus, Matthew 11:28, rest, weary
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Prayer of Submission
The following prayer was written by Ben Cachiaras. DEAR GOD, Disturb me. Rouse me from sleepy paths of comfortable faith that too easily become dangerous ruts of safety rather than the adventurous path you have called me to walk with … Continue reading
Praying on a Tightrope
Daredevil Nik Wallenda walked on a wire across Niagara Falls on Friday evening June 15. The feat was covered live by ABC television. Wallenda was equipped with a microphone so that he could communicate with viewers. The audience was able … Continue reading
At the Name of Jesus
I was asked to pray at our local high school’s graduation ceremony that took place last week. Thankful to have that privilege, I gladly accepted the invitation, and offered both an invocation and a benediction in the name of Jesus. … Continue reading
Confession Time
A lady walked up to the confessional booth and said to the man inside, “Hey, you’re not my priest!” “No, ma’am”, he answered. “I’m just polishing the furniture.” “Well, where’s the priest?” “I don’t know, but if he’s heard anything … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Prayer
Tagged 1 John 1:9, confess your sins, forgiveness, illustration, joke
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Worth It
I suppose we all occasionally deal with nagging doubts about whether we are really accomplishing anything. Are our good deeds actually going to have any lasting benefit? Is it really worth the effort? A recent experience drove those doubts away. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged encouragement, Galatians 6:9, good deeds, hospital visit, illustration, perseverance, Prayer
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Instead of Worrying
“If a care is too small to be turned into a prayer, it is too small to be made into a burden.”—Anonymous Some people are quite good at worrying. They should be, since they have had so much practice! Many … Continue reading
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