At one point in time I remember reading that living prophetically as a Christian is having a Bible in one hand and newspaper in the other. Well, both are readily available online, so maybe our hands are freed up to raise them to God in intercession.

But we MUST pay attention to our world. There are things happening where we have opportunities to hear from the Spirit. It’s not just about politics. Reading the news is often about prayer.

One place I recommend HIGHLY for world opinion is The New York Times, and specifically Thomas Friedman. He has a grasp on the Middle East like no one’s business. This column is incredible, and we need to pay attention.

Also, for another pulse on cultural issues, go over to Ben Witherington’s blog post on gay marriage and an evangelical perspective. Read the comments as well. This man is not afraid!

Let us engage our culture prayerfully. But above all, let us pray.