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?
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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
PRAYING OUR LIVES
Praying Our Lives Twice today in the space of about 15 minutes God reminded me about simplicity. First I met a woman who had a garage full of stuff and talked about needing to get rid of things. She knows the need; now she needs the courage to do it. Next I read a post… Continue reading PRAYING OUR LIVES
DON’T WASTE THOSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Don’t Waste Those Sleepless Nights By Rose McCormick Brandon Oh those sleepless nights! We stare into the darkness, twist the sheets and re-shape the pillow. We check the clock and moan as time marches toward the alarm. Insomnia makes people do strange things. I read about a woman who cleaned house in the middle of the night. The next day… Continue reading DON’T WASTE THOSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
LOSING ONE’S FOOTING
Losing One’s Footing by Grace Fox (reprinted with permission, Losing One’s Footing, October 8, 2010) Have you ever felt yourself emotionally, mentally or spiritually slip into a negative space? Have you ever experienced a loss of perspective that resulted in discouragement or despair? I have. Quite honestly, many writers often struggle with this. We spend… Continue reading LOSING ONE’S FOOTING
PRAYING FOR THE WORLD
Praying for the World “The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God… Continue reading PRAYING FOR THE WORLD
THE POWER OF PRAYER
The Power of Prayer by Belinda Burston at Whatever He Says (reprinted from The Power of Prayer, October 21, 2010) As Belinda drove her car to a conference a passenger related this story: A few years ago his mother called him about a man who was depressed due to family circumstances. Distraught, the man decided to end his life… Continue reading THE POWER OF PRAYER
WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
Who Prayed for Me? by T. L. Wiens Two weekends in a row I’ve had to make the seven-hour trip to Edmonton for different events. Both times, I’ve come very close to an accident and both times, I’ve thanked God for taking care of me, protecting me. It made me wonder about who might be praying… Continue reading WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
DOXOLOGY AND PRAISE
Doxology and Praise On Wednesday Judith Lawrence wrote a “Litany of Praise”. It was a poem of praise with a response. This morning I thought of our response to the Lord’s Prayer. “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever, Amen.” This is a type of litany but it is… Continue reading DOXOLOGY AND PRAISE