Can prayer really be a serious answer, solution, and resource in our life of faith? Or do we see prayer as some sort of passive activity, pertaining only to the liturgical life of the church? Continue reading
While our civic duty is to vote, our Christian duty is to pray. Continue reading
“…. and thank you for letting the Blue Jays win tonight,” my daughter Cecilia prayed at bedtime after the Jays won Game Five of the American League Division Series to advance to the Championships… In the end, what I Lift Up is laughter. God is a Jays’ Fan in the same way that God is a Martha Fan. Continue reading
Without putting our faith into action, the church will only be as active as the buildings in which the ecclesia now comes together. Continue reading
Prayer takes time, and practice, and effort, as do all manners of healing and growth and strengthening. But, once we have decided that we are going to do it, and we commit to it, we discover that it is always worth that effort. Continue reading
I was nervous starting this internship. I have no religious background and minimal knowledge of scripture. In academia or the workforce, I had a losing hand. But the welcome I received from the Montreal Mission Internship leaders and participants was unwaveringly warm and patient. I felt like a welcome guest. Continue reading
This week’s post is a set of intercessions on coming to God’s table. Continue reading
As we feel uplifted by others praying for us, may we be inspired to pray for others – not for wish fulfillment, but to delight in the blessings God gives us. Continue reading
This coming week, at Bible study, we’ll gather again – to study, to pray, to be aware of the cost to some people to undertake a similar activity. Continue reading
Despite all of our differences, prayers unite us. They unite us because when we open our hearts and minds to the ministry of prayer, that is all that matters. Continue reading
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