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Prayer from Psalm 82: God’s Prayer for The Powerful

by Chris on 17. Nov, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 82 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God, every time the powerful meet together, you take a seat at their table. Though unseen, you see. Though unaddressed, you address. And you say to them, ”Strengthen the weak.  Stand up for the orphans.  Rescue the needy.  Pursue the wicked.” But the powerful ignore your words.  They fail to consider your call. Therefore, God, take charge.  Take over. Do [...]

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Why Football Doesn’t Have a Prayer (And Doesn’t Need One)

by Chris on 03. Sep, 2011 in Blog

This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series Faith in Memphis

I serve on a panel of religious writers in Memphis, TN.  This week, we were asked to write about recent debates regarding prayer at public atheletic events.  You can find the original article here. When I grew up in rural New Mexico in the 1970’s and 1980’s, each football game at my public high school [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 49: Penniless in Death

by Chris on 29. Aug, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 49 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

  All are penniless in death. The CEO cannot take her golden parachute to the grave. The dictator cannot take his blood-money to the casket. The celebrity cannot bring her fame to the cemetery. All people are penniless in death. Therefore, God, I will not envy my co-worker’s estate.  I will not covet my neighbor’s career.  I [...]

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