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A Prayer, a Song, and a Memory in the Night
Originally posted on Call for Fire Seminar:
When life is darkest, what do we pray? When hope dims, what songs do we sing? When opponents taunt, on what memories do we rely? In his prayer to the Lord, the writer…
Staying Disciplined in Prayer and Running
When I was 26 or 27 years old, I decided that I wanted to start running to improve my fitness. Since it was a mile from my home to my office, I resolved to run from my home to work … Continue reading
A Prayer that We Will Flee from Idolatry
The book of 1 John begins with focus on Jesus: “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we … Continue reading
Prayer to God who Avenges the Victim
Our God loves justice; injustice causes him to don his armor and “go to war.” The psalmist prays, “Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob” (Psalm 99:4). Many in the … Continue reading
Prayer After an Eclipse
Last week an eclipse darkened much of the United States. My home was in the path of totality where greatest darkness occurred. Sadly, it was an overcast day, so I did not reap the full benefit of my eclipse glasses. … Continue reading
Prayer Combat Inspection
When I was in the Army, I struggled at times with PCI, Pre-Combat Inspection. PCI meant that I would review a packing list with the training or the deployment to discern whether I had the required equipment. I would also … Continue reading
When Prayer Is Not Enough
Sometimes it seems as if I’m praying to a wall. No apparent answer greets repeated requests; no recognizable acknowledgement responds to prayers of praise and gratitude. Meanwhile, frustration increases and disappointment soars as life sours before me. When this happens, … Continue reading
Praying for Focus in Our Lives
Distractions abound in our lives. Children clamor for the attention of parents. As parents, we worry about their choice of friends and their safety in athletics. We grieve when we cannot give them what others have; we weep when they … Continue reading
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