Prayer Guide (22 July 2020)
O God, make speed to save us.O Lord, make haste to help us. From the rising of the sun to its settingYour glory is proclaimed in all the world. I… Read More »Prayer Guide (22 July 2020)
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Spiritus Sanctus
Since I’m in the middle of a series on the Holy Spirit, I thought the following prayer would serve as helpful reflection. The prayer can be found in The Valley… Read More »Spiritus Sanctus
Empowered by the Spirit (Acts 1:1–8)
Sermon for HCBC (5 July 2020). To listen use the audio player below or click here. Also available on your favorite podcast app (“Hunting Creek Baptist Church”). Introduction In the… Read More »Empowered by the Spirit (Acts 1:1–8)
What We Pray Is What We Believe
Sociologists Christian Smith and Melissa Lundquist Denton have labeled the prominent religion in the US as Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD) even among professing Christians. Five points define MTD. A God… Read More »What We Pray Is What We Believe
Prayer Guide (24 June 2020)
Yours, O God, is the day, yours also the night;you have established the heavenly lights and the sun.You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth;you have made summer and… Read More »Prayer Guide (24 June 2020)
The Redeeming God (Ruth 3:1–4:17)
Sermon for HCBC (21 June 2020). To listen use the audio player below or click here. Also available on your favorite podcast app (“Hunting Creek Baptist Church”). Introduction Some Christians… Read More »The Redeeming God (Ruth 3:1–4:17)
Evening Prayer with the 1928 BCP
Prayer, as it is commonly understood, has always been a challenge for me. Some people say they can pray when they are driving or just going about their day. For… Read More »Evening Prayer with the 1928 BCP
Prayer Guide (10 June 2020)
Call to Worship I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you;… Read More »Prayer Guide (10 June 2020)
The Image of Our Neighbor
It is a Christian virtue to paint those with whom we disagree in the best possible light. This includes their positions. So, for example, if I identify as a Republican,… Read More »The Image of Our Neighbor
Prayer Guide (20 May 2020)
Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the LORD,who made heaven and earth (Ps 124:8) O God, make speed to save us.O Lord, make haste to help… Read More »Prayer Guide (20 May 2020)