Category Archives: Private Devotion

Prayers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

I’m thinking and praying today about two sets of loved ones who are dealing with issues of homes, moving, and providing for family. I’m meditatively looking to the example of Joseph of Nazareth to guide my prayers and intentions, asking … Continue reading →

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Devotional Resources for Holy Week

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Courtesy of some guy at Georgetown College. I especially like the “Scripture-oriented version” of the Stations of the Cross, based on those celebrated by Pope John Paul II nearly twenty years ago. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it … Continue reading →

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Will the Real "Liberals" Please Stand Up

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

If I were betting I’d bet that Jim Somerville doesn’t practice glossolalia. I’m quite certain, however, that he understands what the Bible says about it. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on … Continue reading →

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Praying the Scriptures

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

[Here is part of an old piece I originally wrote for work, which I intend to serve as the introduction to a new post that is still in the hopper.] My college pastor once commented, “There is a difference between … Continue reading →

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Repost: When You Pray, Say…

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

One of my basic presuppositions is that most people (at least, most people like me) are pressed for time when it comes to prayer. I love those rare occasions when I can pray for half an hour, an hour, or … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Baptist Contemplative

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

My favorite Baptist contemplative at last has a presence on the Web. If you’re unfamiliar with Jeanie Miley, do take the opportunity to become acquainted with her unique blend of “Bible study, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, contemplative prayer … Continue reading →

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Christian Psalmody: Three Introductions, a New Blog, and a Shameless Plug

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

John Hobbins links to three great introductions to the practice of psalm-singing in Christian worship and prayer: Singing the Psalms: A Short History by Elizabeth Liebert Singing the Psalms: A Brief History of Psalmody by Richard Leonard On Singing Psalms … Continue reading →

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Why I Don't Pray to Saints

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Darrell Pursiful

Pseudo-Polymath wants to know, “If you do not pray to saints, why not?” He summarizes some of the reasons those who pray to saints do so. Most centrally (if I’m reading him correctly), one prays to saints to ask them … Continue reading →

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