Praying for Governments by T. L. Wiens I must confess to having a hard time praying for political leaders when I dislike so many of the policies they instate. But it is a command. David of the Bible demonstrated respect for King Saul in ways that to me often seemed to go beyond reasonable. David… Continue reading PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENTS
Month: February 2011
IS PRAYER YOUR STEERING WHEEL?
Is Prayer your Steering Wheel? Corrie ten Boom said: “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” I have thought a lot about this quote during the week. When exactly do I call on God? I know I should be talking to Him all the time. I have read books and even taught the… Continue reading IS PRAYER YOUR STEERING WHEEL?
PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
Prayer Really Changes Things by Rev Ed Hird The story is told of two men, Harry and Stan, who have known each other for some time. Harry has fallen upon hard times and has come to his old friend asking for some help. ”Why come to me?” Stan asks. “Why should I help you out? What… Continue reading PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
RESTLESS LEGS
Restless Legs by Ramona Furst Like a dog gnawing a much loved bone or toy, I had tried for a period of time, to find out the reasons for my husband’s itchy and restless legs. “Really, Ramona, why does it matter to you?” My husband’s words floated up and around him as he headed out… Continue reading RESTLESS LEGS
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD?
What is going on in the world? Are you up-to-date with your prayers for the world? I watch our Canadian news station called The National every night so I can keep abreast with what is happening in our world. But I found the best resource for prayer is Operation World 21st Century. Each day for… Continue reading WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD?
OUR NEED FOR SOLITUDE
Our Need for Solitude by Mark D. Roberts (reprinted with permission from High Calling Blogs, February 2, 2011) Luke 6:12-16 Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom… Continue reading OUR NEED FOR SOLITUDE
ARE WE GRATEFUL?
Are We Grateful? I read an article in the paper the other day about Captain Mark Kelly, the husband of Gabrielle Gifford, the senator shot in Tuscon, Arizona. He said, “I hadn’t been a big believer in fate until recently. I thought the world just spins, the clock just ticks and things happen for no… Continue reading ARE WE GRATEFUL?
My Review of One Thousand Gifts – Ann Voskamp
Originally submitted at DaySpring One Thousand Gifts beckons you to leave the parched ground of pride, fear, and white-knuckle control and abandon yourself to the God who overflows your cup. It invites you to wake up to God’s everyday blessings, and discover, as Ann did, that in giving thanks for the life you already… Continue reading My Review of One Thousand Gifts – Ann Voskamp
LESSONS FROM GOOSIE
Lessons From Goosie by T. L Wiens A few years ago, my husband rescued a baby jack rabbit from a hawk. He brought it home. For the next year, “Goosie” was a part of our lives. I always thought rabbits (technically a jack rabbit is a hare) were scared little creatures that spent the majority of… Continue reading LESSONS FROM GOOSIE
LORD, LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN PRAYING
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying by Janice Keats We all know that God answers prayer. All Christians ought to have an experience of answered prayer. But do we, His children, come together often enough to “share” together in prayer? Do we encourage one another by sharing answers to our personal prayers? Every Tuesday morning… Continue reading LORD, LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN PRAYING