Today I’m praying by borrowing some of the ancient words of the Bible. Psalm 23 is a good place to start… “The Lord is my shepherd, I will lack nothing…” These words have been said to and of God many millions of times, over thousands of years. God loves hearing and responding to this beautiful…

By Claudia Mair Burney Wednesday, the third week of Advent “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 NRSV I wonder how many people reading this scripture realizes that the image used in…

Evangelist Oral Roberts, died of complications from pneumonia today. Roberts conducted more than 300 healing crusades in over 35 countries on six continents and it is estimated that he has personally laid hands on more than two million people for healing prayer. As we acknowledge the passing of this faithful servant of God, let us offer prayer…

I live in a household of gifted musicians. My wife Jill, my daughters Emily and Ellie, sons Matt and Michael… Everyone, save yours truly has a nature “swing” woven deep in their bones. For them making music, and for me listening to it, has become inseparable from breathing and eating… and yes praying. Music works…

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