Monthly Archives: July 2008

More on Unanswered Prayer: Philip Yancey

Posted on July 31, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long,   Following on a recent blog, here’s another excerpt from the book Prayer: Does it make any Difference? by Philip Yancey.  This comes from his chapter on Unanswered Prayer: Living with the Mystery. “In all my prayers, whether I … Continue reading →

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Beyond Politics

Posted on July 30, 2008 by nhop

      by Kirsten Harty After having spent a wonderful two weeks with family (throughout Alberta), I’m back at home in Ottawa, and enjoying a relaxing summer…. (comparatively speaking, considering the busy year we’ve had)…. One of the things I’ve recently … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers: Philip Yancey

Posted on July 29, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long,   Here’s another quote from Philip Yancey’s book, Prayer: Does it Make a Difference? “Apart from prayers impossible to answer – those that involve a logical contradiction such as opposing sides praying for victory, or farmers and … Continue reading →

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Energize Your Prayer Life

Posted on July 27, 2008 by nhop

by Terry Long, Father I give you praise For the beauty that your world displays For your creativity, your unrivaled artistry Shown in countless ways. I want to glorify The one who colours every sunset sky And I’ve only begun … Continue reading →

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Findings of a Scotsman at NHOP!

Posted on July 26, 2008 by nhop

Greeting avid NHOP followers, please allow me to introduce myself, I am the Scottish contingent at The National House of Prayer otherwise known as Iain! For some strange reason I have been entrusted with the great microphone of the NHOP … Continue reading →

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The Sean O’Sullivan Legacy

Posted on July 25, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long,    Every Friday afternoon there is a prayer meeting in the chapel on Parliament Hill.  It is located in the East Block and is called the Sean O’Sullivan room.  If you have been on a team at … Continue reading →

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Praying for Government: Election Timing

Posted on July 24, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long,   One of the common sayings around Ottawa is “A week can be a lifetime on Parliament Hill.”  That translates into the reality that on any given day a scandal can erupt or an M.P. could mis-speak … Continue reading →

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The paradox of prayer: Henri Nouwen

Posted on July 23, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long,    One of my favourite writers is the late well-known Catholic priest Henri Nouwen.  He was forever plumbing the mysteries of the spiritual world. Here’s one of his quotes on prayer … “The paradox of prayer is … Continue reading →

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Linking Hearts: Prayer Ministry

Posted on July 22, 2008 by nhop

by Richard Long    In our ongoing effort to bring attention to other important Prayer Ministries in Canada let me introduce our readers to one that is based out of St. John’s, Newfoundland.  Wanda Fost the founder is a great … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Hand to the Plow

Posted on July 21, 2008 by nhop

by Wendy Turpin You know, when I was in dialogue with Richard Long for my last post, he mentioned that he would like to do a short introduction about my new status.  I was in total agreement, but wondered how … Continue reading →

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