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God as the King of Torts
By
Mark Herringshaw
I am beginning a prayer experiment today. You’re welcome to join me. I read again this week Jesus’ story in Luke’s gospel (chapter 18) about a widow who comes to a judge asking for justice. The judge – who is anything but just – ignores her pleas. But she persists, refusing to take…
The Smell of Injustice and the Incense of Prayer
By
Mark Herringshaw
In Six Prayers God Always Answers, Jennifer Schuchmann and I argue that pleas for justice are one of the appeals that always move God to action. We sometimes imagine that God values passive self deprecation. Wrong! In the Bible we find countless examples of people who move God’s heart when their own hearts feel…
Prayer as Anger Management
By
Mark Herringshaw
Last week a friend sent me a link to a website featuring articles about “anger management.” I’m not sure if he felt I needed this information, but he did ask what I thought about the approach. I had to tell him the truth: the site made me a bit angry. The gist of their message is that…
Friends with God: Psalm 143:8-9
By
Mark Herringshaw
King David banked everything on his friendship with God. God was everything to David. Here’s how he describes that relationship in Psalm 143:8-9. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me. David acknowledged…
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