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Hannah’s prayer – an alternative
Hannah’s prayer – an alternative
by Marjorie Dobson
Hannah’s prayer – an alternative How wonderful it is when God answers prayer with, ‘Yes!’ What joy and happiness it brings and it is understandable that we feel like singing. It is good to celebrate. But we must always remember those prayers that never seem to be answered, or whe…
Prayer: Our rock and refuge
Prayer: Our rock and refuge
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Our rock and refuge In a world where there are so many uncertainties; where countries are torn by conflict and power struggles; where terrorism and crime strike indiscriminately; where economies are failing and unemployment is high; where flood, earthquake, fire, or other…
Prayer: Ever-present God
Prayer: Ever-present God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Ever-present God Ever-present God, at this time of Advent this is our prayer for others, that they may discover your presence in their world and in their lives in this special season. Many people live in situations that are devoid of hope; that are steeped in poverty; tha…
Simple Ways - Towards The Sacred - A Clothespin
Simple Ways - Towards The Sacred - A Clothespin
by SPCK - Gunilla Norris
So many things can be prayer objects for us—little icons that we may use to recognize a deeper reality. One such simple household object is the clothespin. Two pieces of wood and a spring become a means to hold something fast. If we looked a little deeper we would recognize how w…
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear
by John Birch
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear Soften hearts that are hardened by pride Whisper gently to those bound by chains Sow peace where conflict divides A selection of John's short prayers have been grouped together in to one download - 'Four Line Prayers'. Taken from 'A God …
What would you do?
What would you do?
by Marjorie Dobson
Matthew 21: 23-32 Reflection / Drama – What would you do? If you were a pillar of the local community, or church, would you be very happy if some big, hairy, loud-mouthed bloke accused you of being incompetent, hypocritical, corrupt and lacking in all sense of responsibility? If …
Jesus' open love would lead him