In her message yesterday, "Make the Most of the Time," from James 4:13-5:7, Jenny Ellefson closed with John Wesley's covenant prayer. I find this prayer to be very meaningful and challenging. One source says, "John Wesley adapted this prayer from the Puritan tradition that was so important to his parents, Samuel and Suzannah, and life …
The Weekend Wanderer: 22 February 2025
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
A Prayer of Mary McLeod Bethune
Father, we call Thee Father because we love Thee. We are glad to be called Thy children, and to dedicate our lives to the service that extends through willing hearts and hands to the betterment of all mankind. We send a cry of Thanksgiving for people of all races, creeds, classes, and colors the world …
The Calling of God’s People: a word from Micah 6
In recent days, I have been thinking quite a bit about what it means to be God's people in God's world. My thinking has brought me back to certain key Scripture texts that speak clearly and profoundly to this point. I have returned often to Micah 6:8, one of the most succinct summaries of the …
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Prayer: A Litany of Humility
Jesus! Meek and humble of heart, Hear me.From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.From the desire of being preferred to others, …
Matthew Erickson 