Rick Hamlin

A stranger on a subway platform joins in making music for Jesus.

Jesus on the Subway

By 3 min read

Jesus sends people in our lives, other friends, dear ones, family members, loved ones, who stick with us, guide us, help us, sustain us. And sometimes they are complete strangers, appearing out of nowhere, making God’s music with us.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

By 3 min read

Give us this day our daily bread? I find myself praying it, thinking of those for whom their daily bread is not to be taken for granted. It’s not just me and mind, it’s ours.

God delights over us with singing. --Zeph. 3:17

‘Amazing Grace’ for Healing and Peace

By 2 min read

“Amazing Grace” is a great song when you’re looking for healing and peace and goodness. Even better, sing it with someone else bcause that’s like praying with someone else, and that power of “two or more gathered” is strong.

Answered prayers. God's gifts.

A Father’s Answered Prayers

By 3 min read

If you’re struggling with some prayer that you get tired of uttering–as we all do–take heart. The answer could be something you have never expected, never even asked for.

Prayers at noon.

Noonday Prayers

By 3 min read

An unplanned noonday service in a church on Fifth Avenue in New York City, with a congregation of strangers, brings feelings of peace and unity.

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