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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Prayer Room

Would you expect a person with a severe hearing loss to lead others in a musical setting? It would be challenging but not impossible. How about a hearing impaired man, with no musical or singing talent, lead others in prayer?  How … Continue reading

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Christmas Day Is About Celebrating Hope!

Christmas Day is fast coming and you’d think my blog would be filled with Christmas related stories.  So far, I managed to write two Christmas related story, this month.  It’s not like that day isn’t special or I don’t have reasons … Continue reading

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And They Are Off! Race For 2012 Has Begun

In case you haven’t notice, the race for the Presidency of the United States is already underway.  Aside from President Obama, there are 7 other people who’d like a shot at the Oval Office.  I am not going to say … Continue reading

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Let’s Pray

After writing “Where Is Your Hope“, a good friend asked “Are we not to contend for the healing miracles?” I never said that we should not pray for supernatural healings and expect them.  It would be foolish for me, to … Continue reading

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Tim Tebow, A True Student of St. Francis?

This morning, I came across an article on Fox News web site. It’s called “ Denver’s Religious Communities Rally Around Tim Tebow As He Pulls Off Another ‘Miracle’ Win.”  I found it enjoyable to see Christians, Muslims and Jews openly … Continue reading

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Your Voice Matters!

Would they accept me, at the Justice House of Prayer?  A couple of years ago, I was considered joining J-HOP, in Washington D.C.  I thought it, a great way to combine two passions of mine: politics and prayer. Yet, I … Continue reading

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The Tragedy Of Goodman Brown And The Folly Of Pedestalism

Who is Goodman Brown and what does it have to do with being on a pedestal?  Young Goodman Brown is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne in the 1800s. The story centers around a young man, who grew up … Continue reading

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My Thoughts On Richard Cory

In 1897, Edwin Robinson wrote a poem called “Richard Cory”.  It would later become better known as the Ballad of Richard Cory sung by Simon and Garfunkel.  As I read the original poem and read some of the commentaries, I … Continue reading

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Are We Forgetting The Reason For Christmas?

I am sitting here and considering what to write.  It is in my heart to write something about the birth of Jesus and why He came. Why not? Is not the celebration on December 25th called Christmas Day? Is not … Continue reading

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I Am Just The Donkey

My friend, Richard once told me of a fascinating comment by Randy Clark.  It was made during a healing conference in Taiwan.  “I am just the donkey!” says Randy.  He was speaking to a group of Christians, who were preparing … Continue reading

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