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Prayer from Psalm 60: Off Course

This entry is part 60 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

We thought we understood your plan.  We thought we knew your purpose. But now it seems you’ve altered that plan.  Now it appears you’ve adjusted that purpose.  You’ve pulled us off course.  We’re off the map. Remove the obstacles you’ve placed before us.  Stick to your plan.  Stay the course. We trust in you.  We [...]

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Irreligious: Forsaking Religion and Finding Jesus’ God (Mk. 12:18-27)

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Irreligious

Chris Altrock – August 1, 2010   Over the past few days I’ve practiced what I call the “ministry of presence” among the LaVelle family.  When a young person like Liz dies, there few words worth speaking.  The very best we can do is just be present with each other.  And as I’ve tried to [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 31: Your Hands

This entry is part 31 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

Today.  Tomorrow.  My family.  My work.  Friends.  Finances. May they not be in my hands.  My hands are apt to drop them.  My hands are likely to misuse them. May they not be in the hands of others.  Their hands are apt to abuse them.  Their hands are likely to neglect them. May they be [...]

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