Author Archives: Michael Summers

About Michael Summers

Michael Waymon Summers has preached in twenty-seven of the United States as well as seven other countries. He currently preaches for a Church of Christ in Leavenworth, Kansas. Michael earned a Master of Theology degree. He also has done graduate work in international studies. Michael runs more than twenty miles most weeks, loves to sing, and reads voraciously.

Listening When We Pray

Posted on June 23, 2017

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christianity, faith, fear, Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 2:1, Jesus, life, Prayer, relationships, religion, security, Son of God | 1 Comment

The Empty Pews Sing Softly

Posted on June 2, 2017

The empty pews sing softly, echoing back melodic tones Wafted by faithful worshipers scattered in erratic zones Through a hall reserved for moments of joy and grief, Exultation and lament, fervor and hopeful belief In Messiah Jesus, Son of God, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christianity, church attendance, church growth, Church of Christ, discipleship, faith, Hebrews 10:25, Lament, missional, NaPoWriMo, poetry, Prayer, religion, Satan, singing, worship | 2 Comments

A Prayer when We Slip

Posted on April 14, 2017

“When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul” (Psalm 94:18-19). These words of gratitude and joy remind us of God’s love. … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged anger, anxiety, christianity, consolation, faith, government, gratitude, integrity, love, Prayer, religion, social justice, sojourners, spirituality, Theology, vengeance | 2 Comments

Prayer of Despair

Posted on April 5, 2017

“I cry to you for help and you do not answer me: I stand, and you only look at me. You have turned cruel to me; with the might of your hand you persecute me. You lift me up on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christianity, faith, Job, Lament, persecution, Perseverance, religion | 4 Comments

Rejoicing in God

Posted on March 22, 2017

In the midst of a prayer for deliverance, after expressing fear, a man of faith exclaims in Psalm 70, “May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, ‘God is … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged christianity, faith, fear, joy, Philippians 4:8, Prayer, Psalm 70, Psalms, rejoicing, religion | Leave a comment

A Prayer the Day after Presidents Day

Posted on February 21, 2017

This past weekend, as I reflected on President’s Day, I thought of President James A. Garfield, the only preacher yet to be elected President of the United States. His unique personal history as preacher, educator, soldier, and statesman brought to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged church and state, discernment, government, Prayer, President Trump, President's Day, relligion | 2 Comments

Praying with Awareness of a Legacy of Sin

Posted on October 11, 2016

As in my last post, I will consider what the prayer of returned Jewish exiles to their parents’ homeland can teach us about prayer. In that previous post, we observed the prayer was offered to the God who created the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all lives matter, baptism, Bible study, black lives matter, christianity, justice, Lord's Supper, love, Moses, peace, Prayer, reconciliation, relationships, religion, Religion and Politics, repentance, social justice, Theology | Leave a comment