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A Prayer for the President

On this icy (in Kansas) day after Presidents Day in the United States, I meditate on the prayer recorded in Psalm 72. The psalm is a prayer for Israel’s king. In some verses (11, 17), the universal appeal suggests anticipation … Continue reading

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A Prayer the Day after Presidents Day

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

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