Rote Praises Rote praises sometimes jump to my lips without a lot of conscious thought. What a beautiful day! Thank You, Lord. I got a raise! Praise the Lord. My son graduated! Hallelujah.   How often do I utter these one-second rote praises? And do I really think about them? Or are they the automatic phrases Christians spout? This morning, as I thanked God for another day, I stopped and asked myself these questions.  What does praise mean? Are my quick … Continue reading →