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A Prayer that We Will Find our Security in God

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Michael Summers

Fifteen years ago, the fabric of security in which Americans had wrapped themselves was ripped away as hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Our government responded with what the Attorney General … Continue reading →

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A Prayer that Our Love Will Renew Hope

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Michael Summers

I’ve witnessed Christians working together to glorify God and to serve others this week. This morning, about sixteen members of our congregation welcomed over seventy families who needed food and helped meet their needs at our monthly Food Pantry. Tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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God’s Response to a Cry for Help

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Michael Summers

“7 When the people of Israel cried out to the Lord on account of the Midianites, 8 the Lord sent a prophet to the people of Israel. And he said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Less Disputing

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Michael Summers

More than two hundred years ago, five Kentucky preachers penned a document (“The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery”) in which they opined that Christians should “pray more and dispute less.” Their words resonate with me when I … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Those Who Seek Healthy Relationships

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Michael Summers

For several weeks, I have read blogs and other articles that anticipated the release of a movie called “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The impression I gained from what I read, even in articles that had a somewhat positive approach to … Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray in 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Michael Summers

Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his disciples.’ And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed … Continue reading →

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Two Prophets and a Sinful City

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael Summers

Two prophets to Nineveh preach destruction for that powerful city. Jonah, the earlier prophet, preaches a message of doom to people whom he detests. They heed his warning. They fast and pray for repentance to Jonah’s God, asking for deliverance. … Continue reading →

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