prayer – Page 5 – Darkened Glass Reflections

Sacrifices of Praise

When your life hits bottom, it may be at that point that you will realize that God is all you have to hold onto. No matter what you are going through, hold onto Him with all that is within you. He will hold onto you with all of His power.

June 13, 2021

Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen Indeed!

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

April 4, 2021

Thomas Aquinas on Prayer

On the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), let us reflect on some of his thoughts about prayer and God’s will.

January 28, 2021

Election 2020 Thoughts: Part II of II

In this post, I share a few thoughts to consider and lessons we can learn in the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election. Part II of II.

November 12, 2020

Ash Wednesday: Rules or Relationship, Faith or Fellowship

For those who are observing Lent: Do not let it become a season of “Does that mean you’re not allowed….” Let it be a season of renewal in your relationship with Jesus.

February 26, 2020

Act, Speak, and Pray

Many years ago, when I was in seminary, I had several conversations with a retired Baptist minister. In one of our conversations, he offered this word of wisdom: “I refuse to pray any prayer unless I am willing to be the answer to that prayer.” Let us not use prayer as an excuse not to…

January 26, 2020

Abiding in the Vine: V. Fruitful Prayer

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love”…

September 22, 2019