A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer . . . One Patient at a Time. This nonfiction “blend of medical drama and spiritual insight” reminded me of one of my favorite books from 2011, Praying for Strangers by River Jordan. In Gray Matter, Dr. Levy, a neurosurgeon, tells the story of how he started offering …
Category Archive: Prayer Project
Jan 08
12 Projects for 2013
For several years now, I’ve been starting off the year with projects instead of resolutions. I don’t always complete my projects, but I enjoy starting them and working toward a goal. And I don’t feel guilty if I don’t finish. If I do finish, I feel a sense of accomplishment. Win-win. So, here are my …
Apr 03
Poem #48, In Memoriam by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850
“Poetry is emotion put into measure.”~Thomas Hardy Tennyson’s friend, Arthur Henry Hallam, b. 1811, was the subject, upon his death in 1833 at the age of 22, of Tennyson’s famous poem In Memoriam. Hallam was engaged to Tennyson’s sister, Emilia, and he was Tennyson’s close friend. He died suddenly while travelling in Vienna of a …
May 05
Prayer Tweets
On this National Day of Prayer I’m going for a run. I pray better when my legs are moving. @MaryDeMuth “Prayer rings the alarm bell, and the Master of the house arises to the rescue, shaking all things beneath his tread.” Spurgeon @brandywinebooks “Prayer has shaken houses, opened prison doors, and made stout hearts to …
May 05
Praying the Psalms
In the Bible study video I watched last night, R.C. Sproul suggested that the book of the Bible most conducive to energizing and improving your prayer life was Psalms. The Psalms are 150 prayers and songs, inspired by God himself, and dealing with all aspects of the human condition. Here a few psalms that might …
May 05
National Day of Prayer, 2011
So today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. The 60th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 5, 2011. Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast. The theme, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, is based on the verse from Psalm 91:2 …
Apr 15
Prayer Adventures
I’ve been thinking a lot about prayer, and I’ve actually been praying more—ever since I read the book Praying for Strangers by River Jordan. It sounds a little crazy, since I’ve been a Christian for almost fifty years, but I think maybe God is trying to teach me to pray. Really pray. Not just think …
Apr 06
Gleaned from the Saturday Review and Other Places
Thanks to Carrie for pointing me to this review of Praying for Strangers by River Jordan. I’m intrigued by the idea of this book about an author who decides to choose one stranger to pray for each day. My first thought after reading about Ms. Jordan’s resolution was, “I could do that!” Then, I read …
Mar 19
U.S. Launches Missile Strike on Libya
The Pentagon reports the United States has launched a missile strike on Libyan air defenses. American warplanes, ships and submarines are prepared to launch a furious assault on Libya’s limited air defenses, clearing the way for European and other planes to enforce a no-fly zone designed to ground Moammar Gadahfi’s air force and cripple his …
Feb 10
Obama Prayer by Charles M. Garriott
Obama Prayer: Prayers for the 44th President by Charles M. Garriott. Confession time: I requested this book from the author when I received an email pitch, but then when I got it, I didn’t really want to read it. President Obama is not my favorite politician/leader, and if I read the book I’d probably be …
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