Prayer from Psalm 101: My Vow
Lord, because you are full of love and justice, I make this vow: I will be blameless. I will expel evil from my life. I… Read More »Prayer from Psalm 101: My Vow
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Why You May Want a Pre-Owned Prayer: Praying Scripture
Making Our Last Resort the First Resort I was recently talking to a friend who is a preaching minister. For several months he had faced… Read More »Why You May Want a Pre-Owned Prayer: Praying Scripture
A True Assessment of You and God: The Examen
The word “examen” comes from Latin and refers to the weight indicator on a balance scale. It carries the idea of “an accurate assessment of… Read More »A True Assessment of You and God: The Examen
Audience of One: How to Remember the Only Companion Who Counts
A fixed focus on the persistent presence of God is central to the piety Jesus speaks of in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus introduces… Read More »Audience of One: How to Remember the Only Companion Who Counts