In a sense, all prayer is a subversive act, as it challenges unjust systems and dethrones the “rulers of the darkness of this world” that animate those systems. Those who pray with hunger for righteousness recognize how the singular rule of the “King of all other kings and Lord of all other lords” subverts the …
Good People with Good Motives Pray Good Prayers
I watched a huge chunk of the “Rededication 250” event the other day. I was pleasantly surprised that some of the prayers were ones I could in good conscience say “Amen” to. Others not so much. But hey, prayers were said. That can't be all bad. I noticed the repeated refrain of “repentance” and “humility.” …
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What Laws Can and Cannot Do
People ask me why I waste my time writing about what’s going on in our country’s political sphere. “Governments and politics can’t change the real problem, which is in the human heart,” they say. “And only God can do that. Shouldn’t we focus our attention to sharing Christ with people and praying their hearts will …
People of the Presence
“How can we pray to Him without being with Him? And how can we be with Him without thinking of Him often? And how can we think of Him often without forming the holy habit of being in His presence?” Brother Lawrence in Practicing His Presence Have you read this? If not, I hope you …
How To Pray About the War Against Ukraine
“Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” Psalm 52:7 I’ve heard two different disturbing responses to Russia’s war on Ukraine one from right-wing “news” outlets and another from some Christians. In this post I’ll address the latter. One …
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