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A Lament For Two Fathers

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Joe Chambers

And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Malachi 4:6 O Lord, we are the clay, and You our potter; and all of us are the work of Your … Continue reading →

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29 Dead in 24 Hours

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Joe Chambers

O Lord embed your beauty and goodness deep in our hearts and hear our lament. We cry out because people are being murdered in our land faster than our eyes can brim with tears. And honestly Lord, we sometimes feel … Continue reading →

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Prayer as Truth-Telling

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“We must lay before him what is in us; not what ought to be in us.” ~ C.S. Lewis “Into your hand I commit my spirit.” ~ Jesus and David One of the truths I grip with all my strength … Continue reading →

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School Shootings (A Lament)

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; The Lord shakes the Wilderness of America. Children have been murdered at a school in Florida. Do not keep silent, … Continue reading →

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A Lament for the Soldier’s Widow

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Joe Chambers

Great is your mercy, O Lord; give us life according to your justice. Our leader cannot, will not, show mercy and compassion to widows. How could you, O Lord, allow such a soulless man be our leader? Would you cut … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fire with Prayer

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Joe Chambers

You are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil will not sojourn with you. He denigrates women and advocates violence toward those who dare to oppose him. O Lord, your tolerance of this evil causes my heart to break. … Continue reading →

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Pray Your Tears

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Joe Chambers

About ten years ago I got a phone call that no one ever wants to get. My wife called me to tell me that my nephew and youngest son Caleb’s best friend, Josh Bixler, had put a handgun to his … Continue reading →

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The Song

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Joe Chambers

Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping. – John 20:11 Not too long ago I read an article in The Atlantic about the state of Jazz in America. It was written by a man named David Hadju where he describes … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Joe Chambers

A LAMENT FOR GOOD FRIDAY I cry out to you, O Lord, I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” For I am a world-class sinner and my relentless transgressions are ever before me. … Continue reading →

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