Monthly Archives: January 2018

Weapon of Thunder

Mjölnir 1  by Burke Sperling The devine Mjölnir – weapon of thunder – The most powerful of tools – Is nothing more than a Curse    in the hands of a fool –       a bull whip in … Continue reading

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Prayer: One Year Later

One year ago, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. If people weren’t praying before, they might be tempted to pray now. Prayer is needed for anyone in authority (I Timothy 2:1-4). Here is the … Continue reading

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The Caged Bird Sings

Sympathy BY PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR I know what the caged bird feels, alas!     When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;    When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass,    And the river flows like a stream of … Continue reading

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Prayer and Presence

    Henri Nouwen offers two suggestions for living the life of the beloved: Prayer and Presence   Prayer Prayer becomes more and more a way to listen to the blessing… I realize that, although I have a tendency to … Continue reading

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