Monthly Archives: August 2013

Broken Cisterns or Living Water?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) “Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth … Continue reading →

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Shaking the Church

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

“Love your enemies” —the Arabic script on the left of the door. “I will still pray for you” —the Arabic script on the right. [Photo Taken of a Coptic Christian House in a northern suburb of Cairo] PRAYER: (from the … Continue reading →

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Praying Wisely

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall a conqueror be. —George Matheson, 19th Century Scottish Pastor and Theologian PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) “Almighty God, you have … Continue reading →

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Thinking and Doing Right

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

If you believe what you like about the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. —Saint Augustine PRAYER : (from the Lectionary) “Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to … Continue reading →

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