Apprentice 2 Jesus

Prayer

  • The big lessons in prayer

    I continue to meander through Eugene Peterson’s biography, A Burning in My Bones. (I think he would have meandered, so I’m trying not to hurry.) Read more

  • The direct line of communication in prayer

    Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (Rom. 8:26) Read more

  • The rhythm of prayer in Holy Week

    Prayers for Tuesday of Holy Week: God of such unwavering love,how do I “celebrate”the passion and death of Jesus?I often want to look the other wayand not watch,not stay with Jesus in his suffering.Give me the strengthto see his love with honesty and compassionand to feel deeplyyour own forgiveness and mercy for me.Help me to… Read more

  • There is so much more to this life than this life

    “The reason I can continue watching and waiting, even as the world is shrouded in darkness, is because the things I long for are not rooted in wishful thinking or religious ritual but are as solid as a stone rolled away.” — Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night Read more

  • The problem of pain

    Tish Harrison Warren’s new book, Prayer in the Night is out and you should absolutely get this book. As I think through spiritual rhythms for the last parts of my “Living in Babylon” series on my podcast, her book fits in wonderfully with the need for patterns in our lives. Read more

  • The grief I still feel

    7 You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived;    you overpowered me and prevailed.I am ridiculed all day long;    everyone mocks me.8 Whenever I speak, I cry out    proclaiming violence and destruction.So the word of the Lord has brought me    insult and reproach all day long.9 But if I say, “I will not mention his word    or speak anymore in his name,”his word… Read more

  • A prayer for the nation

    Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure conduct. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and… Read more

  • Words I wrestle with in prayer

    My daily reading has me walking through Jeremiah, which is frightening on a whole new level since January 6. In Jeremiah 14, Israel tries to get things back together. They have failed God miserably and rebelled horribly for hundreds of years. And like an addict that just needs another fix, they come home “repentant” swearing… Read more

  • Feast of Holy Innocents

    Today is a day to remember the children killed by Herod and he searched to destroy the child Jesus. Read more

  • COVID 19 and loss

    Our family lost a family member overnight. A prayer: Read more