Just a note from an appreciative reader from the Faroe Islands (where our national holiday is Ólavsøka, or St. Olaf's Wake, the 29th of July). Thank you for such a thought-provoking article!
Cool, What fun! Inspired me to ask! It says in James - “you have not because you ask not” A reminder to become as a little child - a pesky demanding one! Thank you. Not being facetious.
Probably the most interesting story and take on prayer I've seen in a while. I also want to compliment your writing style. You have the ability to tell a great story of history that is somehow very casual. I felt like an old friend was telling me this story in a shabby little pub and it made for a invigorating experience.
Although I usually disagree with most of your conclusions (usually, but not always, and even when I disagree, I am left with a kernel of curiosity at least), this one reminded me of Scot Adam's practice of stating your goals.
Since we are made in the image of God, this prayer relationship must be fractal, and it must be how demons capture our attention; they literally pray to us, asking us to do what they want. But maybe the best way to defend ourselves is to pray to Christ with the same fervor the demons pray to us.
Just a note from an appreciative reader from the Faroe Islands (where our national holiday is Ólavsøka, or St. Olaf's Wake, the 29th of July). Thank you for such a thought-provoking article!
Your comments on the power of symbols illustrates how unfortunate it is that the Protestants discarded iconography.
Cool, What fun! Inspired me to ask! It says in James - “you have not because you ask not” A reminder to become as a little child - a pesky demanding one! Thank you. Not being facetious.
Probably the most interesting story and take on prayer I've seen in a while. I also want to compliment your writing style. You have the ability to tell a great story of history that is somehow very casual. I felt like an old friend was telling me this story in a shabby little pub and it made for a invigorating experience.
Oh yes. Lovely.
As always, highly entertaining read!
Although I usually disagree with most of your conclusions (usually, but not always, and even when I disagree, I am left with a kernel of curiosity at least), this one reminded me of Scot Adam's practice of stating your goals.
Since we are made in the image of God, this prayer relationship must be fractal, and it must be how demons capture our attention; they literally pray to us, asking us to do what they want. But maybe the best way to defend ourselves is to pray to Christ with the same fervor the demons pray to us.