Effective Prayer – Chipping away at the Stodge by Jan Cox I always wonder how effective I am at praying for others. When I pray for others am I identified with the ways of Christ? Last week someone in my Bible study said something very profound. She said she thinks we are filled with the… Continue reading EFFECTIVE PRAYER – CHIPPING AWAY AT THE STODGE
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WATCH AND PRAY
Watch and Pray by Violet Nesdoly “The sleep of the disciples” Alexandre Bida TODAY’S SPECIAL: Mark 14:32-65 TO CHEW ON: “‘Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. The Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.’” Mark 14:37-38 Jesus’ first request that His… Continue reading WATCH AND PRAY
GO NOW IN PEACE
Go Now In Peace by Jan Cox At our church we have a song we sing at the end of most services called “Go Now in Peace”. That is so important – to remain at peace – even in the middle of a storm. In a few weeks our little town will have the privilege… Continue reading GO NOW IN PEACE
PRAYER OF THE SOUL
Prayer of the Soul by Judith Lawrence “Prayer is the activity of the soul. The nature of each soul is different. The eternal is related to each of us in a unique way.…The words we use to describe the holy are usually too nice and sweet. Sometimes, the Divine is awkward and contrary.…The prayer of… Continue reading PRAYER OF THE SOUL
INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH LOVE
Into His Presence with Love by Mary Haskett Thoughts of my church’s past Easter services keep popping into my mind, hymns and songs of praise and worship. On Good Friday our pastor reminded us that it truly was a good Friday. He pointed out God’s goodness in sending His son to die for us, and… Continue reading INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH LOVE
LEAN ON HIM
Lean on Him by Jan Cox “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13 NIV). I read this passage and wondered why I don’t do it all in His strength. What is holding me back? I took a closer look at what happens when I do something in my strength… Continue reading LEAN ON HIM
REST
Rest by Rose Harmer “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” … Continue reading REST
PRAYER REFINES US
Prayer Refines Us by Judith Lawrence Unknown to you, prayer is always at the service of destiny. Your days and ways are never simply as they appear on the surface. Human vision is always limited and selective, and you never see the whole picture. The Providence that weaves your days sees the greater horizon and… Continue reading PRAYER REFINES US
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Keep it Simple by Jan Cox I chided myself that my prayers weren’t full enough; weren’t organized enough; that I forgot people. STOP! Do I make too much of this “prayer” focus? Yes. That was my question to myself. We talk on this blog about methods of prayer. And yes, I have tried them. And… Continue reading KEEP IT SIMPLE
TRUSTING GOD THROUGH LIFE’S STORMS
Trusting God Through Life’s Storms by Janice Keats Selected Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16 It’s kind of hard to give all our burdens to the Lord when they weigh heavily upon us. We know where to turn in times of distress and we know whom we can trust but sometimes life can still bring unbearable circumstances, which… Continue reading TRUSTING GOD THROUGH LIFE’S STORMS