"We ask God to help us do God’s will and to help us make the world the way God wants it to be – just like God sees the world in …
Christian Resources and Prayers for Veterans Day
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend …
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Prayers for Children’s Sabbath
Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith …
A Blessing for World Communion Sunday
The following prayer is by Jan L. Richardson, the author/curator of The Painted Prayerbook, a wonderful site of artwork, …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
Spiritual Practices: Praying with Scripture
Bible Reading and Lectio Divina Spiritual practices are those practices that help us cultivate awareness and …
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Prayers for Independence Day
"Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus …
Spiritual Practices: Mindful Eating
One area of my own life where I find that I’m often not focused enough is when I’m eating. It's too often …
A Prayer from Iona: “We Have Heard About You”
A Prayer from the Iona Community We have heard about you, God of all power. You made the world out of kindness, …
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A Reflection: Letting God Be God
I have more email accounts than I have fingers. I have a social network account with friends that number into …