Tag Archives: Prayer

Prayer for Peace – from a Jewish Prayer Book

Posted on 22/09/2011 by johnbaw

Photo credit: MojoBaer. Source of Peace.  Ruler of Peace.Grant peace to your people IsraelAnd let peace spread among all Your creatures, So that there may be no hatred, jealousy,competition or victory among people.Let there be only great love and peace among … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story – from the National Prayer Breakfast

Posted on 11/02/2011 by johnbaw
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My current jam: IHOP Prayer Room Webstream

Posted on 15/09/2010 by johnbaw

Ladies and gentlemen, this is my current jam whilst I am at work.  If you walk into my office and pay attention, you will hear prayer and worship as my background noise emanating from my computer.  So here, miles, and … Continue reading →

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From den of thieves to House of Prayer

Posted on 02/07/2010 by johnbaw

Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s message to the next generation of Christian leaders

Posted on 04/06/2010 by johnbaw

Tom Wright: message to the next generation from krish kandiah on Vimeo. N. T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.  He is a leading theologian that I am reading and learning to appreciate more and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Red Moon Rising

Posted on 09/03/2010 by johnbaw

  I have recently finished this gem of a book that had been lying on my humongous reading pile for too long.  I have been really impacted by the message, and the heart behind, this little red book.  For those … Continue reading →

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Clowning in Rome – Reflections on Solitude, Celibacy, Prayer and Contemplation

Posted on 13/01/2010 by johnbaw

Clowning in Rome – Reflections on Solitude, Celibacy, Prayer and Contemplation (By: Henri J. M. Nouwen) Our cultures have pretty much put aside the values of solitude, celibacy, prayer and contemplation. As a result, we experience emptiness in our hearts … Continue reading →

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Reviving Fixed-Hour prayer?

Posted on 24/09/2009 by johnbaw

The biblical text is clear, it teaches us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thes. 5:17). Many think that this is not achievable outside of taking [wikipop]monastic [/wikipop]vows and living a [wikipop]cloistered [/wikipop]lifestyle. As for me, I believe that there is … Continue reading →

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Reflections from the past couple of weeks

Posted on 03/08/2009 by johnbaw

Things have been a bit of a blur for me lately with so much to do and so little time to do it in!  So, in the spirit of this time lapse that I find myself in (Just where did … Continue reading →

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Important Update about Bill Johnson

Posted on 11/04/2009 by johnbaw

Hi friends, just received this prayer request for Bill Johnson.  Please pray – thanks! ———– Friends and family, This week we had a surprising health situation come up with my Dad, Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding. So I … Continue reading →

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