"Prayer is a conversation between God and you. It starts with His Word. Prayer is always intimately connected to Scripture. An ongoing part of our confession. Our voice of faith."
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Quinn M
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Quinn M's Discussions
Why do we Pray?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzee Feb 15, 2010.
Doctors Decide to Kill Baby Isaiah Against Parents' Wishes
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Quinn M Jan 21, 2010.
Martin Luther, the Devil and Denominations
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. George C. Adams Oct 10, 2009.
Simul Iustus et Peccator
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Pr. Mark Schroeder replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"A variation: "Father Weejus' prayers, "Father, we just..." According to this author (article appeared also in Mere Christianity), those kind of 'evangelical/informal prayers' can be dated back to one book in 1959(!):…"
Rev. Matthew Gunia replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Oh my!
It's funny because it's true."
Rev. Matthew Gunia replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"I considered applying the ACTS acronym to my post. It is helpful in distinguishing between various types of petitions, but I thought it might be more in line with "how do we pray" than "why do we pray." Many have written on the…"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"http://www.acts17-11.com/pray_tell.html
I'm sure we have seen or heard a few of these prayers, unfortunately."
Pr. Mark Schroeder replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Dear Rev. Gunia: I think a good summation of the types of prayers was provided way back when the LCMS came out with The Worship Supplement and one of the contrived services (in my opinion) was ACTS. A.C.T.S. was/is a convenient acronymn for prayer:…"
James Robertson replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”"
Rev. Matthew Gunia replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"I'm not sure I can do better than the other posts on why Christians in general pray. They are correct. We are commanded to pray (as Suzee's Luther post rightly says, it is our business to pray). We are privilaged to pray; to "call…"
MTG replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Before I was injured in a car accident my former pastor had asked me if I would do an ongoing Bible Study for the women of the church in order to teach them how to pray. He was very frustrated that the congregation had so much knowledge but was not…"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"John 14:12-14 (New International Version)
12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so…"
Pastor Mike Joynt (Trail Guide, AZ) replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Alicia,
At a gut level I agree with both your points, but I think scripture says the opposite. I think we are encouraged to be whiny children before God. (The syro-phonecian woman, mark 7 & matt 15; the persistent widow Luke 18; the impudent…"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"I can't rest yet, because of something I read by someone on this thread.
Please allow me to address.
If we continue in our prayers because of doubt that is one thing, but if we continue in prayer and trusting the Lord that is another.
Yes, we…"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Study the psalms. LOADED with prayer. The Lord God Almighty will give great insight and wisdom, by the Power of HIS Holy Spirit, and according to HIS will, in His Word, Jesus Christ.
May the Lord Jesus also bless you in your prayer life with HIM.
I…"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Therefore confess your sins before God, the true Judge, with prayer ...
Augsburg Confession"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"I believe in the Holy Ghost; one holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; ... God gives daily bread, even without our prayer, to all wicked men; ..."
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Oh, help me, Lord to take the time to set all else aside, that in the secret place of prayer I may with You abide. Deuteronomy 4:7
(One form of ) Communion with God. (Book of Concord)"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"You're no longer fighting God, trying to make Him do what you want. You're accepting what happens, and your main prayer transforms into one that asks God for nothing more than understanding and perhaps strength to endure. Amy Welborn"
Suzee replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"Prayer is an act of love, to God, from God, through God. Prayer is an act of love with those for whom we pray."
Didymus20X6 replied to Quinn M's discussion Why do we Pray?"This very question was posed in a recent pastor's conference. Dr. Reed Lessing was leading a study of the Book of Amos, and he pointed out how, in the very middle of the book, Amos prays for the Lord to relent of His intended punishment on…"
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- Tell us about yourself ( e.g. hobbies, education, projects you are working on, etc.). What brings you to the Wittenberg Trail?
- I a Confesssional Lutheran, an Evangelical Catholic up here in the Great White North of Canada. I was invited by one of my LCMS brothers, and would like to see what the LCC can offer to this community.
- I am a...
- Lutheran convert
- Lutheran Synod or Denominational Affiliation
- Lutheran Church-Canada
- Church Home (or church currently attending) (Name & City & State)
- Grace Lutheran in Edmonton, AB
Quinn M's Blog
My Article about the ELCA Decision in the Canadian Lutheran
Just take a look and tell me what you think.
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/canluth/feature0909.pdf
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/canluth/feature0909.pdf
Posted on September 29, 2009 at 8:19pm — 3 Comments
Gates arrest and Racial Bias?
OK, so this item has been in the news for a little while, and at first I wasn’t paying it much attention seeing this as one more example of a blown out of proportion racial clash coming from the States. I mean, we get enough of those on the news so that I am fairly immune to it all, and tune out rather quickly.
But then a friend of mine was talking about it on facebook, a black man from the US. He seemed very upset by the whole thing, so I asked him exactly what detail upset him so… Continue
But then a friend of mine was talking about it on facebook, a black man from the US. He seemed very upset by the whole thing, so I asked him exactly what detail upset him so… Continue
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 11:50am — 7 Comments
CS Lewis, Emotional Experience, and Liturgy
I think that it can be said in all honesty that man is the supreme arbiter of his own perceptions. And these perceptions are the paradigm through which reality, as objective truth, are filtered. Assuming that there is an objective reality, and “true” reality is not shaped in any real sense by one’s own perception, then it becomes, if not impossible, difficult in the extreme to gain any clear sense of that reality without bending it towards one’s own perception of reality.
Thus is our… Continue
Thus is our… Continue
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 6:55pm — 5 Comments
The Didache and the Pedobaptist Controversy
The Didache and the Pedobaptist Controversy
Word Count: 5,177
Introduction
The Didache was an extremely important guide for the practical application of the Christian faith in the early or “primitive” Church, especially in its focus on Syrian Christianity. This document provides a step by step “guide,” if you will, to the practice of the baptismal ceremony, and it is there that this paper will focus. This paper is reflective upon a five century… Continue
Word Count: 5,177
Introduction
The Didache was an extremely important guide for the practical application of the Christian faith in the early or “primitive” Church, especially in its focus on Syrian Christianity. This document provides a step by step “guide,” if you will, to the practice of the baptismal ceremony, and it is there that this paper will focus. This paper is reflective upon a five century… Continue
Posted on February 5, 2009 at 12:08pm — 1 Comment
Politics and Christians
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Article XVI of the Augustana and its Apology in Contemporary Political and Social Applications
Introduction
Today in our North American context we are faced with a very interesting political reality. In the past several decades, our neighbours to the South have experienced a massive rise in the power and importance of what is called the… Continue
Article XVI of the Augustana and its Apology in Contemporary Political and Social Applications
Introduction
Today in our North American context we are faced with a very interesting political reality. In the past several decades, our neighbours to the South have experienced a massive rise in the power and importance of what is called the… Continue
Posted on February 4, 2009 at 8:43am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (40 comments)
- At 9:01am on July 22, 2008,
Jacob Mueller said… - Hey buddy! Glad to see you finally got on the Trail!
- At 12:16pm on July 27, 2008, Jacob Mueller said…
- Hey man! You should check out this blog post about worship, it's pretty good!
http://wittenbergtrail.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1453099%3ABlogPost%3A172323&page=1
- At 9:29pm on July 29, 2008,
Pr. Jeff Nilsson said… - I just read your comment on Lutheranism in Canada and I want to say kudos to you for speaking the truth. Be careful, though, because the Edm Sem is famous for crucifying (pardon the inference) confessional men. I laud and praise the Lord Christ for you and the men who follow in the steps of the Reformers! If you ever want to preach at me congregation ( only an hour south of the Sem) you're more than welcome!
Pax
- At 6:19pm on July 30, 2008,
TSchneider said… - hello my friend, good to see you on here. Already stirring things up on the forums I see. Not like I would expect anything less from you. ;) he he
- At 3:51pm on August 3, 2008,
Pastor Walter Snyder said… - I've meet some other solid Lutherans from Canada over the past year or so. It's good to discover another one.
Just one fly in today's ointment: The way my brain's wired, I see "Quinn" and "Edmonton" in your profile and immediately have the image of Martin Luther standing in mukluks outside of an igloo. Let the reader understand.
- At 7:23pm on August 4, 2008, TSchneider said…
- K, why would you send me two invites to join the WT, when I am already on it, and was here BEFORE you!
- At 3:08pm on September 18, 2008, TSchneider said…
- Could tell me where you found those sound bites you played yesterday? I looked for them but I couldn't find them.
- At 7:46pm on September 22, 2008,
Darth Swede said… - Maybe, but highly unlikely.
- At 9:16am on September 23, 2008, Darth Swede said…
- Because you're an adult "convert" like myself.
- At 9:14pm on October 6, 2008, Pr. Jeff Nilsson said…
- Quinn,
What year are you in in the sem? I'm looking for someone to fill in for me on a Sunday in November and I thought of you first. I don't know when I'll be gone but I have to be out of the country for vacation for at least one Sunday. Let me know if you can fill in for me. You will, of course, be paid by the congregation.
Pax Christi,
Jeff
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