Tag Archives: prayer

Good men doing nothing

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tim Archer

I’m wanting to spend some time this week with a much-repeated phrase: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” I mentioned yesterday that the quote has been used ad nauseum to promote … Continue reading →

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What you believe about prayer

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tim Archer

Hollywood trivia: Dolores Hart is the only nun who is one of the voters for the Academy Awards. Hart was a fairly successful actress when she decided to become a nun. She had starred in ten films, two of them … Continue reading →

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Traditional training and prayer postures

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Tim Archer

One interesting tradition that we have in churches in the United States is that of bowing our heads and closing our eyes when we pray. I can’t find any biblical examples of people assuming that exact posture to pray. Any … Continue reading →

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Field Guide to Church Fauna: Kneeling Backgrounder

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Tim Archer

The Kneeling Backgrounder (prayingus warriae) is, at first glance, an unimpressive species. A master of camouflage, it blends into the background in almost any situation. Yet it possesses a powerful attack, the power of prayer. When in a kneeling position, … Continue reading →

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Day of Prayer

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Tim Archer

This has been quite the week for special days. Tuesday was Star Wars day. May the Fourth. Like “May the Fourth be with you.” Did I make that up? Why no, no I didn’t. Wednesday was Cinco de Mayo, that … Continue reading →

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