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From Boston to Baghdad
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. PRAYER: (by Rev. Frederick William Schmidt, Professor of … Continue reading
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of … Continue reading
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Tagged Acton Institute, C.S. Lewis Institute, CSLI, Dr. James Kim, evangelism, missionaries, North Korea, prayer
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When It Gets Crazy
“Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream” —Malcolm Muggeridge (1903-1990), English Journalist, Author, Satirist, Christian and WWII spy. PRAYER: “O God, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray and gather my thoughts … Continue reading
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Tagged ananias, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, faith, malcolm muggeridge, missionaries, missionary, Monday Prayer, Paul, prayer, Saul
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With All Due Respect…
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil; God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian and Lutheran minister who openly spoke against Hitler and … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Peter, change, Confronting Leaders, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, grace, prayer, Sanhedrin, the monday prayer, transformation
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In the Thundering Silence
It’s Good Friday. For centuries this day was known as Black Friday, and with good reason. Today we commemorate the darkest day in all of human history. It’s a good day for prayer! PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) Almighty God, we … Continue reading
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Tagged crucified, Disciples, Easter, fasting, fear, Good Friday, Jesus, pain, prayer, shame, shock, the cross, the monday prayer
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Not My Will
It’s Thursday morning of Holy Week. If this week is comparable to walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, we are approaching the deep, dark and dangerous part. We are close to the end of our Lenten journey. … Continue reading
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Tagged Gethsemane, holy week, Jesus, lent, Maundy Thursday, prayer, the monday prayer
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Amazing
“You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing, Easter, holy week, Jesus, lent, miracles, prayer, unbelief
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Am I Imposing?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Like Advent before Christmas, Lent is traditionally a time of preparation and reflection. During Lent, many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ash Wednesday, ashes, fasting, imposition, lent, prayer, the monday prayer
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Glory and the Veil
It’s Monday Morning. We pray that you were encouraged and strengthened in worship yesterday. You’ve been in the presence of the Living God and you’ve sung His praises. When you walked out of the sanctuary you were aglow with God’s … Continue reading
The Tension Between Grace and Holiness
It’s Monday Morning. And what a blessing! An entire week lies before you, ready to take shape and become part of your history. Let’s begin with prayer… PRAYER: (From the Lectionary) Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the … Continue reading
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