I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live...
Uncertain Times
As we walk through this current time in Basel, we don’t face anything like the Black Plague. Yet, there are still voices that would seek...
Listen With Your Heart
There are two kinds of listeners: active and passive.
Morning Prayers
Several years ago, a church member gave me an old copy of a Lutheran prayer book. I wasn’t used to following written prayers, but I...
Praying For Politicians
What struck me was that the prayer focused on these politicians as individuals before God who needed guidance, encouragement and support to do their jobs.
Listening
A couple of weeks ago, a very friendly man, possibly quite intoxicated, engaged me in conversation and wanted to know what I do for a...
Prayer For A Nation
“Would you like some Swiss Cheese?” she was asked. “Sure. What kind?” she replied. “You know,” said her friend, “Swiss cheese, the kind with holes....
The Hard Kind Of Prayer
There is no more difficult prayer than this: dying to our own self-will.
Are We Being Replaced?
I picked up my iPhone and asked Siri to say a prayer for me.
Get Back Up
It’s embarrassing to be the foreigner who can’t speak the language properly.