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A Psalm of Lament

Posted by Jim Conrad on

How long must hatred be the legacy passed from generation to generation? How long must innocents suffer at the hands of the wicked? How long must a nation be wounded by the abuse of its freedoms? How long must young people feel that violence is the only way to express their frustrations? How...

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Prayer-walking

Posted by Jim Conrad on

For the last couple of months I have tried to prayer-walk in our cul-de-sac and the one behind us.  It's not that hard- I pray for my neighbors as I walk the dogs! I pray for neighbors trying to sell a home, those adjusting to an empty nest, and those struggling with aging parents- in New...

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Keeping Sabbath

Posted by Jim Conrad on

In a break from our Jewish forebearers, most Christians observe Sunday as the sabbath, or day of rest.  In our own game of legalistic gotcha' much debate has been invested into what one could or could not do on "the day of rest."  At minimum, most would agree that it would be a day...

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