March 31 Today’s Prayer
Lord, please have trustworthy people be in charge of our nation’s resources, so our wealth may not be squandered. Amen. 
March 30 Today’s Prayer
Lord, forgive us when we have turned from following You and neglected Your calling in our lives. Set our paths straight. Amen.
March 28 Today’s Prayer
We give ourselves over to You completely, asking You to accept the offering of ourselves as living sacrifices. Amen.
Have a humane Easter
Having a humane Easter can have a lot to do with chocolate.
I got that from the Humane Society of the United States, which offers tips for having a humane Easter that respects all creation.
In the humane society’s Humane Steward Faith in Action for Animals e-letter sent today, the society’s advises people to opt for chocolate bunnies instead of real ones this holiday.
“If you love bunnies, make yours chocolate. Rabbits are the third most relinquished species at animal shelters nationwide. Intakes of rabbits at shelters go up dramatically after the Easter holiday,” the e-letter stated.
For more tips, see “In the Spirit of Easter, Be Humane and Honor Creation.”
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
March 27 Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, let us always be willing to praise Your works, Your name and everything You give us. Amen.
Sign of the times?
Bishop Tony Miller (pictured below) found out what would happen if he proclaimed to all the world that he and his northwest Oklahoma City congregation hated church.
That’s right, hated church.
Miller, senior pastor of The Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of Praise World Outreach Center, placed this slogan on his church billboard this week: “We Hate Church …as usual!”
In an e-mail update sent out to his church members and community friends today, Miller said the sign hadn’t been up 48 hours before the church began to get numerous calls, including queries from the media, about it.
Miller said people wanted to know what the church at 7700 N Council Road meant by the signage.
“I responded by saying, ‘The key to our statement is as usual! Our desire is to be a people that demonstrates the love of Jesus to those who have believed that traditional church has been exclusive, judgmental and pious — especially towards those who are struggling with life-controlling issues,” Miller said in his e-mail.
Miller said this is the church’s chance to show the city that it is not about buildings and programs but about sharing the life-giving power and love of Jesus.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
March 26 Today’s Prayer
Lord, do not abandon us. Come quickly to our aid and save us from those who would act against us. Amen.
March 25 Today’s Prayer
Give to each person the land You have prepared for them, Lord, and may the nations be at rest from war. Amen.
March 24 Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, let us leave no job undone that You have given us. May we be found faithful in Your house. Amen.
March 23 Today’s Prayer
May we always obey Your instructions, Lord, even when we don’t understand. May our trust be in You. Amen.
