Hard Eucharisteo by Jan Cox In many of the past posts we have talked about prayer in all circumstances. This week I learned the practical reasons for this. Last week my husband’s van collided with another van at an intersection. He had a green light and had started into the intersection as another van ran… Continue reading HARD EUCHARISTEO
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THANK YOU, LORD
Thank You, Lord by Jan Cox As Canadians we celebrated our Thanksgiving last weekend and were reminded that it was harvest weekend – a time for bringing in the bountiful gifts of God. Our church, decorated fully with vegetables and corn stalks, looked glorious. I’m happy our Thanksgiving Day is celebrated at this time of… Continue reading THANK YOU, LORD
SINGING AS PRAYER
Singing as Prayer by Jan Cox A while ago I talked about having foundational prayers committed to memory, which can soothe the soul and help connect with God and fill me with peace. Another way I can make that connection while in a crisis situation is through song. I turn on my praise and… Continue reading SINGING AS PRAYER
CAN I DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT FRETTING? AND EVEN FIND JOY?
Can I do everything without fretting? And even find joy? Can we find joy in the hustle and bustle of every day life? I think we can. When I get overwhelmed with the number of “things on my list”, I have a choice – I can fret, rant and rave at the fact that I… Continue reading CAN I DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT FRETTING? AND EVEN FIND JOY?
TIME – CAN WE SLOW IT DOWN?
Time – can we slow it down? “We live in a time-starved society that relentlessly pushes us to the limits – and not just at the holidays. Buy more, do more, accomplish more, conquer more. Rush rush. Hurry, hurry. (Weird, Craig Groeschel, page 25) That was my life. When I look back I was on… Continue reading TIME – CAN WE SLOW IT DOWN?
IF PRAYER WERE COMMON SENSE
If Prayer were Common Sense by Jan Cox I take myself to be a reasonable person. I can be persuaded to see the other side of an argument – sometimes it is not easy as my husband would attest. But I do try to use my common sense. Jesus talks to us about the other… Continue reading IF PRAYER WERE COMMON SENSE
A SANCTUARY OF TIME
A Sanctuary of Time Chapter Four in Ann Voskamp’s book, One Thousand Gifts is entitled “A Sanctuary of Time”. This chapter is so packed full of wisdom and holiness. Here are a few nuggets to ponder over: “Life is a Gift” “Time is life – and if I want the fullest life, I need to… Continue reading A SANCTUARY OF TIME
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?
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