Category Archives: Prayers from Psalms
Thinking, Praying, and Acting in Response to Darkness
The prayer from Psalm 119:105-112 resonates with us. Amy Grant sang its message in a popular Contemporary Christian anthem, a song that I often have sung as a prayer while I ran or walked for exercise. The words of this … Continue reading
Prayer and Defining Success
How do you define success? In different parts of my life, I have measured success by attainment of goals or by consistency of effort. At this time in my life, I still run, but I measure success in frequency of … Continue reading
Prayer and a Treasure that Has Been Lost
Like many other American students in high school, I purchased a class ring. Mine was white silver with a white spinel stone (diamond appearance) and its symbols and wording proudly proclaimed the year of my graduation from Oneida High School. … Continue reading
Prayer and What We Value after Affliction
The psalmist who prayed Psalm 119:65-72 offered a prayer of thanks for affliction he had suffered. Most of us pray that we may avoid difficulty. Why would someone thank God for allowing them to suffer? Part of the answer emerges … Continue reading
Prayer, Stars, and the Majesty of God
How do you feel when you look at the stars? I spent the month of November 1998 in the Mojave Desert with other Soldiers from Fort Campbell. We engaged in military training. I rehearsed with other team members how we. … Continue reading
God’s Saving Love and a Loving Response
My mother told me when I was in my late twenties and again when I was in my fifties that she looked forward to conversing with me because she always learned something new. She admired that I loved to read … Continue reading
Call for Fire Seminar 