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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 2

“Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?” (Psalm 2:1, NLT) Merriam Webster describes anger as: “a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad: the feeling that … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 1

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” (Psalm 1:1, NLT) Seems everyone has an opinion.  Family.  Friends.  Coworkers.  Strangers.  Mostly with good intentions, I’m sure. … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms

Four years ago I attended a prayer retreat and began a new chapter of my prayer journey. Vic Black, U.S. prayer director for The Navigators, introduced me to the concept of journaling the Psalms in the first person, as though God … Continue reading

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The Third Book; Sacred Pathways

In my journey following Jesus, I have met many who have been fairly certain their way of worshipping and praying is the right “way” to worship or pray and that other ways are wrong.   I have also met many, … Continue reading

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The Second Book: Prayer; Does it Make any Difference?

Prayer: Does it Make any Difference by Philip Yancey, is an excellent follow up to EM Bounds’ book Power through Prayer.  In his book, Bounds contends that we don’t see God’s power because we don’t seek God in prayer.  But … Continue reading

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