This prayer is based on a portion of John Drear’s book, entitled, Put Down Your Sword: Answering the Gospel Call of Creative Nonviolence, (Grand Rapids: William Eerdmans, 2008), pp. 18-19. Lord Jesus the Christ, In light of praise, of your glory, of intercession, set our minds on the… Resurrection–the vindication of nonviolence over violence, especiallyContinue reading “A Prayer of Nonviolence and Peace, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday”
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Breaking through to God in prayer, Part 2
Last week I mentioned that prayer is an important part of faith but is not something we can naturally master. In fact, prayer can be downright difficult, and there are many things that disrupt an effective prayer life. Guilt, resentment, fear, and sheer laziness can all hamper a wonderful, growing relationship with our Lord. ButContinue reading “Breaking through to God in prayer, Part 2”
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