25 Christmas Prayers – Day 23

December 23, 2011

photo by Ben Earwicker

Day 23 – Light of the World

Jesus, how many times have we stumbled through the dark in the middle of the night trying to find our own way? Why would we choose to go through life the same way? You are the Light of the World, shining in the darkness. Read more

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Thanks for Our Veterans and for America’s Freedom

May 29, 2010

Freedom–what a precious gift is ours to know! To those veterans who made it possible for us–and others– to live with protection and security, we owe a thankful attitude. To those veterans who gave their lives in unselfish pursuit of justice and freedom, we owe a debt of gratitude.

WE ALL SHARE IN THE BLESSING AND RESPONSIBILITY OF FREEDOM

We all share in this blessing of freedom, and we all pray it will remain. But we must all bear the responsibility to keep it, Read more

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Who Will Roll Away Your Stone?

April 3, 2010

 

Empty Tomb, Image Courtesy of www.HolyLandPhotos.org

Do you have stones stuck in deep ruts at the entrance of your heart—stones of fear, rebellion, despair, or discouragement? Do they loom so large, you surrender at the thought of even trying to remove them?

When Mary and the other women approached the tomb after Jesus’ death, Read more

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