Category Archives: Prayer

Retreat Time

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I’m off tomorrow for the annual Diocese of Edmonton Clergy Retreat at the Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, just north-west of Edmonton. The retreat starts about 4.00 p.m. Monday and runs until supper time Wednesday. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Following Jesus, Lent, Prayer | Leave a comment

Daily Prayer Partners in Oakham

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

It was four and a half years ago, when I was on sabbatical leave in England, that I first discovered the joy of the daily office at All Saints’ Oakham. Every weekday at 8.00 and 5.00, a couple of people … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, holidays, Prayer | 3 Comments

Holiday update

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

We’re having a grand time at Oakham with Dad and Mum. The weather has been ridiculously mild by Canadian standards; only once have we had a frost, and we haven’t even had a great deal of rain either. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Family and Friends, Folk music, holidays, Prayer | Leave a comment

Remembrance Day Prayer Service and Prayer Walk for Peace

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

(Photo courtesy of growmercy.org) On November 11, 2011, some of Edmonton’s local churches and individual Christians will gather to remember, reflect and pray for all victims of war and for peace in our world. There will be an Interdenominational Prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Edmonton, Faith, Following Jesus, God, Gospel, peace, Prayer, Upcoming Events | Leave a comment

Is Prayer Effective?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

‘“Effectiveness” is an important word in our culture, but it is an over-rated concept. It is far better to speak of “fruitfulness.” In relating to God and conversing with God, in praying to God and praying for others, we can … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemporary Anabaptism, Prayer, Thought for the Day | Leave a comment

Prayer is not (or should not) be navel-gazing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

St. Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35 – c. 107) said on the way to his death, “Another is in me”. St. Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me. The … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Prayer | Leave a comment

The joy of the Psalms

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

“How I cried out to you, my God, when I read the Psalms of David, those hymns of faith, those songs of a pious heart in which the spirit of pride can find no place! I was new to your … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Books, Faith, Faith stories, God, Prayer | Leave a comment

Joe’s review of ‘God on Mute’

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Since Joe Walker was diagnosed with cancer in June, I’m guessing that hundreds of people have been praying for him, in many different places. Many of those people are now struggling with the question of why the answer they wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Faith, God, Links, Prayer | 1 Comment

Joe Walker

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Half an hour ago I learned the news that my dear friend Joe Walker died early this morning after a short and increasingly painful battle with cancer. Joe was one of the truest and most thoughtful and honest Christians I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family and Friends, News, pictures, Prayer, Prayer requests | 12 Comments

Prayer request – further…

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Further to my prayer request for Joe Walker and his family here, please keep them especially in your prayers tonight. They are down east with Joe’s parents, and the end may be close for Joe. Thank you.

Posted in Prayer, Prayer requests | Leave a comment