Category: prayer

Healthcare reform and prayer treatment

November 3, 2009 | 6 comments

There was an interesting article printed in the Los Angeles Times today that highlights a wrestling in our society over the merits, value and legitimacy of treatment for health problems through prayer. Three prominent senators inserted a little-noticed provision in

Lessons from Balloon Boy

October 23, 2009 | 3 comments

There has been a large outcry of disgust against the hoax contrived by the Henne family of Colorado last week is what has been dubbed “The Balloon Boy,” drama. If you’re unaware, millions of viewers sat glued to their screens

Daily maintenance of thought

October 20, 2009 | 1 comment

This morning I reviewed some odd jobs that needed to be done around the house. The pilot light in the fireplace won’t stay lit. There’s a growing crack in the tile of the dining room floor that needs to be

Prayer defied doctor’s expectations

October 13, 2009 | 5 comments

I made a new friend who visited my church Sunday with family and shared with me an inspiring story of healing. Several months ago, she was being treated by doctors for a serious health problem. An angiogram into her brain caused

Civility

October 12, 2009 | 1 comment

I’ve read a number of editorials, opinion pieces and cartoons expressing disgust, dismay and anger over the recent public outbreaks of irresponsible behavior and attitude by Joe Wilson, Kanye West and Serena Williams. It’s disheartening to see role models for