Misdirected Prayers by T. L Wiens Our pastor announced that a missionary had lost his wallet. He asked us to pray for the immediate return of this lost, most likely stolen article. Nothing within me felt at peace as the pastor bowed his head and asked for just that. What if the wallet was gone for… Continue reading MISDIRECTED PRAYERS
Month: August 2011
WHERE SHOULD WE PLACE OUR FAITH?
Where Should We Place Our Faith? by Mary Haskett Where should we place our faith? There is an obvious answer to this question for any Christian. Recently diagnosed with a very rare blood disorder and told I would have to take a heavy duty drug to keep it under control, I went into fear mode… Continue reading WHERE SHOULD WE PLACE OUR FAITH?
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
The Importance of Prayer (part 2) by Janis Cox Prayer used to be something I said before a meal, at bedtime and when I really needed help. My thoughts on prayer have changed over the years, through studying the Bible, taking courses (Living Prayer) and reading many resources. (See my list below) To me prayer… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
PRAYING THE CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
Praying the Contemplative Way by Judith Lawrence We must expect contemplative activity to show itself in different ways and take many different names since its character will be governed by individual temperament. Evelyn Underhill: Mysticism (page 222) Spiritual growth is unique to each one of us and cannot be compared to or measured alongside another’s… Continue reading PRAYING THE CONTEMPLATIVE WAY
MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM
Moving From Fear to Freedom Contest continues until August 31st. Put your name in the comment section of the post about Grace Fox’s Moving From Fear to Freedom DVD Bible Study. Read the instructions on that post of how you can win a copy. “Has fear kept you awake at night? Has it hindered you… Continue reading MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM
BELIEVING GOD FOR WHAT HE WILL DO
Believing God for What He Will Do by Shannon Leibold (reprinted with permission August 5, 2011) There are times when I tip-toe into their rooms long after they’ve drifted off to dreamland, and I kneel beside their beds and pray over them. I pray mostly about the future, asking God to capture their little hearts early and seal… Continue reading BELIEVING GOD FOR WHAT HE WILL DO
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
The Importance of Prayer by Jan Cox I returned a few weeks ago from a mission trip to Poland with International Messengers. Our team consisted of five men and seven women. Two of the men were teens. What a fabulous experience we had! Two of the members have offered a few comments about their feelings:… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
GOD IS LOVE
God is Love by T. L. Wiens A few days ago, I read a blog that dealt with 1 John 4:8, “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” And even though I’m not sure I totally agree with the blog author’s path, our conclusions are the same; the definition of love in… Continue reading GOD IS LOVE
PERSISTENT PRAYER
Persistent prayer by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted from June 22, 2011) “The Shunamite Woman” by Harold Copping TODAY’S SPECIAL: 2 Kings 4:18-37 TO CHEW ON: “He went in therefore, shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the Lord.” 2 Kings 4:33 When the Shunamite woman’s son died so suddenly and unexpectedly, she… Continue reading PERSISTENT PRAYER
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS
Attention All Ministry Leaders Opportunity to win Grace Fox’s DVD and Bible Study – From Fear to Freedom. Visit A Better Way and leave a comment for your chance to win this valuable resource. More information can be found on A Better Way but some is reprinted below. For the month of August I will… Continue reading ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS