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Coronavirus Disciplines: Praying for All the Saints (Ephesians 6:18)

May 5, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, prayers

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— (Eph 6:18). My prayer life is not as it should be. I’ve gone through different “phases” of prayer—a legalistic phase (complete with prayer book[s]), a mystical phase, and, frankly, many dry

The Right Attitude During Coronavirus

May 1, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, thanking, thanks

Bill Fiess, frequent Grace in Focus contributor, sent me a reminder of the right attitude to have during the coronavirus lockdown. His email was to the point: I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth (Ps 34:1). In everything give thanks; for this is the will of

Coronavirus Disciplines: Remember the Prisoners (Hebrews 13:3)

April 30, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, spiritual disciplines

My grandmother (“Nanny”) has a studio apartment in a senior’s residence in Montreal. It’s like a little world all to itself, with its own restaurant, hair salon, and corner store. Nanny is an extrovert. She’s also “high energy” or what used to be called “hyper.” (Today she might be diagnosed as ADHD). She loves going

Freedom of Religion and the Coronavirus

April 16, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - coronavirus, COVID-19, religious liberty

Until now, I’ve avoided talking about the American and worldwide response to Covid-19. But when Christians are not free to worship together on Resurrection Sunday, I feel it is time to say something. This is not a party issue. Independents, Libertarians, Democrats, and Republicans all support shelter at home orders. This is not an American

Conducting Family Worship During the Coronavirus

March 27, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, Family Worship

Over the next few weeks, due to coronavirus restrictions, many churches will be doing online services and you will be worshiping at home. The current situation is a good reminder that the Church is the people, not the building. The buildings might close, but the Body of Christ goes on. I pray that doing online

In Times of Crisis, Don’t Forget Your Neighbor

March 26, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, crisis, James, love

When the plague struck Wittenberg, Germany, in 1527, people wrote to Martin Luther, asking his advice about what to do. In particular, he was asked whether it was right to run away from the plague. Luther said it depended. On what? On who you are. What role do you have in life? Whether or not

Pray to God, and Wash Your Hands

March 20, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - coronavirus, Martin Luther

How should Christians act during the coronavirus epidemic? There have been many epidemics throughout the history of the church. For example, in 1527, there was an outbreak of plague in Martin Luther’s city of Wittenberg. Since Luther was a pastor’s pastor, many asked him for advice. Here’s some of what he told them: I shall