Praying With Creation
Prayers

Praying With Creation

By Scarlette Jasper My prayer life has evolved and changed over the years. I have a daily devotional and Bible study time that ends in prayer. I have an ongoing conversation with God. I am so thankful that God does not tire of hearing from me! Communing with nature has become a large part of … Continue reading

I’m Well, Thanks for Asking
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling / Prayers

I’m Well, Thanks for Asking

By Rev. Rhonda James-Jones In 2008, everything I had ever known about prayer, what it is, the way it functions, what it yields for the righteous who pray fervently and the hope it affords standing on the promises of God, crumbled as the prayer to allow my mother to live was denied. The offering you … Continue reading

World Communion Sunday: A Prayer for Our World 2021
Prayers / Resources

World Communion Sunday: A Prayer for Our World 2021

Over the past few weeks, members of the Duke Divinity School community (and friends— featuring Taisha Seabolt of CBF Global Missions) gathered to offer prayers for world communion Sunday. Members of the community that are featured represent geographies, ethnicities, and nationalities from across the world. Please join them, and us, in prayer this world communion … Continue reading

Border pastors’ spouses provide the foundation of their immigrant ministries
advocacy / COVID-19 / Fellowship Southwest / immigration / refugees

Border pastors’ spouses provide the foundation of their immigrant ministries

By Elket Rodríguez The pastors on the front lines of Fellowship Southwest’s Immigrant Relief Ministry do not labor alone. Their strongest allies—their spouses—support, encourage and fortify them as they fight hunger, deprivation, exploitation, injustice and vulnerability all along the U.S.-Mexico border. These women’s tenacity, commitment and passion is unparalleled. They willingly sacrifice most of their … Continue reading