Tag Archives: Religion and Politics
Praying On the Run
Desperate situations sometimes preclude long prayers. A vehicle driver who has narrowly avoided a crash may quickly breathe the words, “Thank you, Lord.” The prayer requires no more words. Several of Old Testament Judean political leader Nehemiah’s prayers fall into … Continue reading
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The Praying Politician
Nehemiah, civil servant who becomes governor, personifies the ideal of a godly political leader who pours his life into serving his followers. His passion for his people, his anguish when his people fail, and his denial of his own … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, Loyalty, Nehemiah, Prayer, Religion and Politics, Spiritual Formation
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