A Lenten Prayer

Lord, let me die. Let me die so that in the weakness of my flesh I shall not fall into sin. Let me die so that I will not be confident in my own strength. Let me die so that the love of this present age will not corrupt my heart. Let me die so that my pride will not...

Forgiveness: How?

Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness. Forgiveness does not mean that you...

The Power of Prayer

Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain in the land for three years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.  James 5:17-18 How many times in our daily lives...

5 Prayers For Lent

1.  Psalm 51 2.  Isaiah 58 3.  Litany of Penitence  4 . Litany of Humility 5. This one, from Thomas Merton:  My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will...

Adding a Lenten Discipline

Instead of or in addition to fasting during Lent, you might add a spiritual exercise or discipline to your life. If your church sponsors a  Bible study, you might choose to join this study. Or you may want to participate in some act of kindness, such as feeding...