You, O Lord my God, have shown me what is good. I will act justly, love with kindness and mercy, and walk humbly with You, O God.… Read more “Prayer to do What is Good in the Eyes of the Lord based on Micah 6:8”
Month: July 2019
Bold, relational, reverent prayer
Readings for July 28, 2019 Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:12-24 Luke 11:1-13 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ When my wife and I taught Sunday School for 4-year-olds, my wife found… Read more “Bold, relational, reverent prayer”
There’s More
I stand behind an angry customer at the store I see rage in the car next to me in traffic I hear bursts of frustration from the… Read more “There’s More”
Prayer for God’s Deliverance based on Jonah 2:1-9
I called out to You, O Lord, and You answered me. You brought me out of my distress and gave me life. You, O Lord, have heard… Read more “Prayer for God’s Deliverance based on Jonah 2:1-9”
The work–and blessing–of hospitality
Readings for July 21, 2019 Genesis 18:1-10 Psalm 15 Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ My wife jokes that when she was at home with our children when… Read more “The work–and blessing–of hospitality”
Story in 7
The earth was without form or shape Let us make man, in our image And on the seventh day, He rested I have today, set before you,… Read more “Story in 7”
Prayer for God’s Graciousness based on Amos 5:14-15
I will seek good, not evil, so to live and have the Lord, the God of hosts, with me. I pray that when I turn away from… Read more “Prayer for God’s Graciousness based on Amos 5:14-15”
It’s simple: Do what you’re told
Readings for July 14, 2019 Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalm 19 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Growing up, my mom often (very often) said, “do what you’re told!” In… Read more “It’s simple: Do what you’re told”
Requiem
A life lived Is a life authored Accommodating both poem and prose Versed beauty and sentenced detail Some dialog and much narrative Each chapter a rough draft… Read more “Requiem”
Prayer for Confidence in Faith based on Hebrews 4:15-16
Lord, you humbly became man, tempted by the world as am I, but you remained without sin. May I draw near to the throne of your grace… Read more “Prayer for Confidence in Faith based on Hebrews 4:15-16”
Reflections from the Pew 