Shut Me Up, Lord by Jan Cox This past weekend my girlfriend and I promised to pray and listen to God. But, you know what? We got side-tracked with our own thoughts and ideas. We even went on a half hour nature hike to pray. But, we took my little dog too. Bad idea. If… Continue reading SHUT ME UP, LORD
Month: September 2011
PRESS THROUGH
Press Through Artwork courtesy of Bill Osborne Read Matthew 14: 24-26. I attended my seventh Write! Canada Conference this past June. Each year I have come away inspired and ready to write for Him. This year the Conference theme read, “Change the World with Words”. Every year I feel and hear words and thoughts of… Continue reading PRESS THROUGH
WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE?
Why Should We Forgive? by Mary Haskett Why should we forgive? It hardly seems fair in our minds that we should forgive when we have done nothing against the person who has offended us. Supposing they’ve caused untold suffering, and even damaged our reputation, or they have hurt someone near and dear to us, should… Continue reading WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE?
PRAYER AND THE PLAN
Prayer and the Plan by Pat Harley (reprinted from The Amazing Collection on Facebook with permission) Prayer is an interesting thing. We pray with our own great plan in mind. I had prayed for years that our daughters would be used mightily by God. When they married, that prayer expanded to include the new son… Continue reading PRAYER AND THE PLAN
YES – PRAYER IS A CHAT WITH GOD
Yes – Prayer is a Chat with God by Jan Cox Prayer can be such a private thing. I guess on this blog we are more open about it. However as we open ourselves to the struggle – and it is indeed a struggle – hopefully with Christ’s help we can get better and therefore… Continue reading YES – PRAYER IS A CHAT WITH GOD
CHANGE – FEARFUL?
Change – Fearful? Change has considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. Obviously, then, one’s character… Continue reading CHANGE – FEARFUL?
A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
On Monday, September 19, Staci Stallings wrote the first part of A Reason to Pray. Here is part 2. A Reason to Pray (part 2) by Staci Stallings When you use Satan’s attempts to upset you as a reminder that “This is a reason to pray,” you are using one of the best spiritual tools… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
A REASON TO PRAY
A Reason to Pray by Staci Stallings Recently I was reading Nancy Stafford’s Beauty by the Book. She pointed out something I hadn’t thought of. Words associated with Christ often start with the prefix re- as in renew, refresh, restore, resurrection. Words associated with Satan, however, often start with either de- or dis- Destroy, discourage,… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY
SPIRITUALLY FIT?
Spiritually Fit? by Janis Cox Kimberley Payne, from Fit for Faith, always has a focus on fitness. She reminds us to eat properly, get the right amount of exercise and take time with God. Yes, taking time with God is spiritual fitness and should be at the top of our list. When we start our… Continue reading SPIRITUALLY FIT?
STRETCHING
Stretching I have had back problems in my past and I have learned that stretching is very good to keep those back muscles strong. The same goes for my mind. As I age I want to make sure that I keep as sharp as possible. To that end I try many tactics. I have learned… Continue reading STRETCHING