Orlando and Psalm 137

I’ve been coming back to Psalm 137 ever since the Orlando shooting. It’s the Psalm I prepared for our vigil for Orlando. Of course, it is an awful Psalm and contains the worst, most despicable line in all of scripture. It is angry, vengeful and completely out of control. In fact, if the fruits of the Spirit are our guide (love, joy, peace, faithfulness, kindness, … Continue reading Orlando and Psalm 137

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Why Pray for Orlando

Prayer is for the pray-er. Prayer opens up the pray-er to God the same way talking opens up the griever to healing. And being opened up for God to change us is the first step to bringing God’s will to a hurting world. I understand the growing cynicism to constant prayer vigils following mass shootings. They have become a part of the routine that President Obama … Continue reading Why Pray for Orlando

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