Being Called to Pray I have noticed lately that God is revealing more people that need prayers. Each day it seems new names come forward. I used to think I needed to keep a long list of these requests. But they became so many it overwhelmed me. I have come to believe He wants me… Continue reading BEING CALLED TO PRAY
Author: JanisCox
AN ANSWERED PRAYER
An Answered Prayer by T. L. Wiens When my friend Deb found out she had a brain tumour, the reaction of the church was to pray. Many felt a strong leading to pray for healing. I’ll never forget the night Deb went home to be with the Lord. I had moved away and didn’t know… Continue reading AN ANSWERED PRAYER
OUR INSURANCE
Our Insurance Janet Sketchley commented on last Friday’s post called God Never Runs Out: “Thanks for this reminder, Jan! Thinking about some of the things we refill… I tend to use them sparingly, ration them so I don’t run out. Often that’s silly because it’s an easy thing to replace. Sometimes it’s a special thing… Continue reading OUR INSURANCE
BOOK REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS
I have added a new page to Under the Cover of Prayer called Book Reviews and Interviews. I apologize to my subscribers for the first post – went to post instead of page… and then had a bad link. I have offered to review books so I am taking on a new role. Hope you… Continue reading BOOK REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS
PERSISTENCE
Persistence by Rose McCormick Brandon “So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who… Continue reading PERSISTENCE
GOD NEVER RUNS OUT
God Never Runs Out As I washed my hands this morning I thought of the liquid soap that flows out of the bottle. I had filled the bottle about 2 weeks ago and it still had lots of soap left. But, in a little while that soap will be gone and I will need to… Continue reading GOD NEVER RUNS OUT
PRAYERS OF A CHILD
Prayers of a Child By T. L Wiens I’ve always loved fishing. My first catch was a twenty pound jackfish. I was only eight years old and the fish nearly pulled me into the water and caught me instead of the other way around. From that day on, I went fishing as often as my… Continue reading PRAYERS OF A CHILD
HOW CAN WE BE REBORN TO BE WILD?
How can we be Reborn to be Wild? by Janis Cox A little while ago I wrote about Ed Underwood’s book, Reborn to be Wild. I asked him a few questions and here are his answers. 1. How can we “rebels” inspire our congregations to feel our passion? I’ve had to learn this one the… Continue reading HOW CAN WE BE REBORN TO BE WILD?
HE NEVER ANSWERS PRAYERS THE WAY I EXPECT
He Never Answers Prayers the Way I Expect by Ramona Furst Restless for something to read, I picked up a book that my friend had on her desk. My chosen book to read while away from home had been a bust. The title is catchy but is it possible? I flipped through the pages of… Continue reading HE NEVER ANSWERS PRAYERS THE WAY I EXPECT
TO LIVE IS CHRIST – LIKE A CHILD WITH HER FATHER
To Live is Christ – like a child with her Father By Elsie Montgomery – (reprinted with permission October 20, 2010) John 15:7-8 Yesterday I was praying for a nephew, but a bit uncertain how to pray. Just then, his mother (my sister-in-law) phoned with a prayer request from her son. Even without asking, God showed… Continue reading TO LIVE IS CHRIST – LIKE A CHILD WITH HER FATHER