SermonStudio
Mrs. Smedes' Prayer Chair
Stories
Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit
Series III, Cycle C
The Reverend Dr. Lewis Smedes was teaching our seminary class about ethics and addictive behaviors when he shared a story about his mother. It was a spontaneous aside. He told us how important prayer is in one's daily life and how it affects behavior. Deep, meaningful prayer is important, he said, to establish a solid basis to face stressful situations.
