Sanctuaries Again
A prayer from a few years ago reflecting on Psalm 84: Lord, care for the poor and homeless. Open your home to those in need. As no sparrow falls to the ground but that you notice and care, so no…
Don’t Ask Me No Questions, and I Won’t Tell You No Lies
Recently I got to see some market research for Alton, the city I live in and have grown to love. The report was created for churches to use in reaching this community. Now, maybe you don’t think I should call…
Incarnational Mission
The day he rose from the dead Jesus found his disciples locked away from the world. Peter and John hadn’t stayed out long enough that morning to meet Jesus as he strolled about. The risk was too great that what…
He Knows What He Is About
A prayer by John Henry Cardinal Newman God has created me to do him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission– I may never know it…
A Prayer for My City
“Litany” by Langston Hughes Gather up In the arms of your pity The sick, the depraved, The desperate, the tired, All the scum Of our weary city. Gather up In the arms of your pity. Gather up In the arms…
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