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January 28, 2010

Ideas for a book of prayers

A minister friend of mine, upon hearing my prayers at the communion table continues to insist that I try to publish a book of my prayers. Does anyone have an idea of how this might be formatted, who it would be aimed at, and who might publishe such a volume. I love the idea, I even could use daily writings of prayers as a kind of daily devotion, but I need some ideas. Do you have any? Thanks. Jim

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ansar said...: Warren Molton, who lives in KC, is a former Baptist minister and a present poet. His second book of poems was entitled "If God is …". Those poems are meditations on the nature of God. We have a copy, but I don't know if it is here or in Maine. If I locate it, I'll bring it to CCMWG on Sunday next.; March 5, 2010 at 6:06 AM

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January 28, 2010

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