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Michael Reitsma

Michael Reitsma is a retired pastor in the Christian Reformed Church.

Articles by this author:

  • Bathed in Prayer: the Only Way to Prepare and Praise

    By Michael Reitsma
    June 1991

    Pastor," said a young man, barely out of his teens, "don't take this personally, but the most boring thing that we do in our worship services is pray. I really have trouble staying awake—especially during the 'long prayer.'"

    This young man's statement bothered me a great deal. He found prayer monotonous. He hinted that he didn't think praying was important. And I knew how damaging his attitude could be.