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Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

By Karen Barber | February 18, 2012

by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find; In deeper reverence praise. In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them without a word,…

Freedom and Confidence Approaching God in Prayer

By Karen Barber | February 15, 2012

Sometimes we don’t feel confident that we are worthy of approaching God in prayer.  This prayer helps us claim the freedom that is ours through Christ. Scriptures: “In him (Christ Jesus our Lord) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”  Ephesians 3:12. “For through him we both have access…

Praying to Receive the Power of God’s Holy Spirit

By Gary Garner | February 13, 2012

Receiving the power or the release of the Holy Spirit often comes through the means of prayer.  If you haven’t yet been baptized in the Spirit, what should you do?  Here are some guidelines. How to do this prayer practice  1.  Meditate on the power of the promise that Jesus made that believers would receive…

An Ash Wednesday Prayer

By Dianne Polome | February 13, 2012

We stand before you, God, humbly aware that we are but creatures of dust on a short sojourn here, yet ever mindful that you took on this same dusty flesh, walked the road to Calvary in our place. Lord, we remember. Lord, you are indeed full of compassion and great mercy. Your love never fails…

Ash Wednesday Prayer

By Karen Barber | February 13, 2012

This Ash Wednesday prayer will help us begin the Christian season called Lent that prepares us for Easter. This Ash Wednesday prayer helps us begin a conversation with God about forgiveness.  It sets the stage for self examination, fasting and spiritual preparation that lasts for 6 weeks before Easter Sunday. Many churches celebrate on Ash…

Prayer Not to Notice the Flaws and Failings of Others

By Karen Barber | February 12, 2012

Noticing and dwelling on what’s wrong with others will cause problems in even the strongest relationships including between co-workers, neighbors, families and husband and wife.  We can choose between believing the worst about the person which destroys relationships or believing the most generous explanation which allows relationships to grow and last. A Strong Ancient Role…