Carol Burnett’s Lesson in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Some prayers, like some acts of generosity, need to be shared. But many don’t. In fact, secrecy seems to add power to these prayers.
Faith, Prayer & Devotions
God Was Watching Out for Us
By Karen Kirk Thompson2 min read
When our furnace broke, I prayed God would see us through the hard times.
The Prayer That Takes Love
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Why do we Christians get known more for our squabbling than our love? Why do we get caught up in our differences?
Christmas Is One Big Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
“To pray is to pay attention to something or someone other than oneself,” said the poet W.H. Auden. By that definition Christmas is one big prayer.
“It Shouldn’t Be Like This”
By julia-attaway2 min read
Like much of the country, we’re making do with less this Christmas. And yet …
The Best of Christmas Pageants
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
One of the best ways to grasp the Christmas story is to see a Christmas pageant. Here are some memorable moments from past pageants.
Humble Heart in Devotion
By julia-attaway2 min read
When kneeling to worship the Baby Jesus, have you stopped to think who’s kneeling beside you?
I Believe in “Merry Christmas!”
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
It’s essential to be aware of religious and cultural differences, but must we water down who we are?
Praying for Others Is My Fuel
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Open-heart surgery is no picnic, and one thing I feel called to do is talk, write or pray for anyone who’s facing it or done it.
Following Thanks to the Source
By julia-attaway2 min read
As I cooked breakfast for my family, I thought idly about how extravagant God is with me. My mind flitted through all that God had thought of that I hadn’t.
Pray for Kim Kardashian, Snooki and Lindsay Lohan?
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Who’s to say who suffers more, the friends I always pray for or Kim and Snooki and Lindsay? Aren’t they all deserving of God’s love and care?
Good Intentions and Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
As I’m praying for someone, I’ll think of all these good things I can do. Then I forget to do it.
