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Prayer from Psalm 117: Worship Wish

This entry is part 114 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

This entry is part 114 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms Lord, your love is long-lasting. It never quits. Your faithfulness is far-reaching. It never stops. That’s why I long for the day when all the world will worship you. That’s why I dream of the day when all the  peoples will [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 110: Justice for All

This entry is part 4 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

This entry is part 4 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms Lord, the weak were worn down. The powerful were pumped up. So you sent a king. And he sent justice. Through him you lifted the lowly. You pummeled the privileged. Now, Lord, send us. Use us to bring justice to all. [image]

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Culture Wars: A Southern Test Case

Several days ago a group of Southern Christians declared war on homosexuality in metro-Memphis.  Taking out a full-page ad in the local paper–The Commercial Appeal–the group listed the majority of texts from the Bible which speak about homosexuality.  The ad ended with an extended quote purporting to contain threats from a radical gay and lesbian [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 3: For Me

This entry is part 3 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

This entry is part 3 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms Lord, it seems there are more against me than for me. What I don’t want, I do have–foes. What I do want, I don’t have–friends. No one is in my corner.  No one is cheering me on. But…  Of course!  What was [...]

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