We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:3, NASB) “Happy Thanksgiving” – those words probably seem out of place for most of us in this year of pandemic, isolation, and political and social upheaval. Some of you reading this have experienced significant struggles and […]
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The Gift of Gifts
Merry Christmas! In honor of the birth of Jesus, here is a wonderful prayer from a book that has become one of my favorites, The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions, edited by Arthur Bennett. O source of all good, What shall I render to thee […]
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This prayer by English reformer Thomas Cranmer is one I memorized growing up from hearing it repeated so often in the liturgy of my church. The words often come back to mind when I feel the need for God to cleanse my heart. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are […]
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It has been too long since I posted an excerpt! In light of that, this week’s will be longer. This is another prayer from The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions. When I read this, I thought it would be particularly appropriate for the Thanksgiving season. […]
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