Portals of Prayer, regular size, Jan-Mar edition

CPH has hit a homerun with the inclusion of the first two month-long series of devotions related to a)health and b)Black History. (Sorry, I haven't looked at March yet!) Strohschein's series on health care is biblical and relates to the experiences that most people have with their own medical wellness and the how/when/what/why of their health care. Physician Strohschein expands the picture of wellness to include God's involvement in our continued struggles with managing our own health needs. His writing reveals his seminary education as well as the insight of his medical practice. Hooray for what he brings to the pages of Portals of Prayer! Christine Weerts' details of faith and love during our nation's observance of Black History Month are welcome additions for her insight into the depth of African American history and faith. Her writing invites prayer for continued contact and outreach with the communities of faith and color that surround us. With these two inclusions into Portals of Prayer, I applaud the editors for their willingness to touch lives and culture where all of us have the need to deepen our faith and relationships. The whole church can say, "Amen!"

I recommend it to all whom I counsel. Joy:fully Lutheran. Rev. E. Thayer