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Praying the scriptures is one of the oldest spiritual practices of the followers of Jesus. Yet few of us has been taught this practice which can enrich our teaching and preaching, … read more

Elizabeth Delany, along with her sister Sarah, lived well past 100 years. These two sages, born the daughters of the first elected Black Episcopal bishop, were distinguished… read more

Just about every church I know talks about prayer. But if your experience is like mine, you've attended more than your share of church meetings that “opened” with a… read more

"Pray like this..." Matthew 6:9a For a year during my twenties I worked as a barista at a well­ known coffee shop. Before I began working, I knew little about coffee and even … read more

Lauren climbed into bed, and her father tucked her in. As he sat down on the edge of the bed, he said, "Are you ready to say a prayer?" "Dear God," Lauren began, "thank you for… read more

One of the biggest barriers to family worship is the vision of what “ought to be.” That vision of a Norman Rockwell family pressed and dressed and gathered in a clean… read more

I’ve heard it said that there is no such thing as a foxhole atheist, meaning that in one of life’s most difficult places, a military foxhole, for instance, even someone who… read more

In its ancient, monastic form, prayer was what a monk or nun did in chapel—and when they set out from chapel, their prayer continued in the office, study, field, classroom… read more

Christ, be with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left. Christ when I lie, Christ… read more