3 Ways to Focus by Jan Cox Scattered – I was scattered. My thoughts were all over the place. Have you been there? After 3 trips back home in little over a month I tried to settle back into some type of routine. My sleeping pattern finally stabilized. That took over a week. Something was… Continue reading 3 WAYS TO FOCUS
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A SONG PRAYER
A Song Prayer by T. L. Wiens We often sing songs that use words from the Psalms. Many of these are prayers—the heart’s cry from God’s people. I don’t always think about that as I follow the words and attach them to melody. But today, as I was humming to myself, it hit me—this is… Continue reading A SONG PRAYER
DELIGHT IN PRAYER
Delight in Prayer by Judith Lawrence “Prayer should help us develop the habit of delight. We weight the notion of prayer with burdens of duty, holiness, and the struggle for perfection. Prayer should have the freedom of delight. It should arise from and bring us to humor, laughter, and joy. Religion often suffers from a… Continue reading DELIGHT IN PRAYER
JESUS SAID – REST
Jesus said – REST by Jan Cox Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28 NIV). As I write this I am suffering from a cold and right now the sinus pressure is giving me a headache. Can you feel it? What do… Continue reading JESUS SAID – REST
SHOW ME A SIGN
Show me a Sign by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted with permission: Show Me a Sign) “Show me a sign for good That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed. Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” Psalm 86:17 Who of us hasn’t at one time or another wished or asked for… Continue reading SHOW ME A SIGN
PRAYER SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARIES
Prayer Support for Missionaries by Janice Keats As I entered church one Sunday morning I quickly found myself engaged in a conversation with the church deacon and another lady who was about to take her first missionary journey overseas. I made a pledge to my missionary acquaintance, Julie, that I would keep her in my… Continue reading PRAYER SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARIES
PRAYER – TRY IT
Prayer – Try It by Jan Cox This has been a different type of week for me. My 94-year-old dear Mother passed away a week ago Thursday. This meant a trip back from Arizona to Canada to deal with her affairs, plan a celebration service and meet with family and friends. An emotional time, but… Continue reading PRAYER – TRY IT
FLOWERS OF BLESSING
Flowers of Blessing by Mary Haskett On impulse I decided to send some flowers to a dear friend today, a friend who has blessed me countless times with her love and support, a friend who has listened to my concerns and struggles through the years and blessed me with her genuine love and attentiveness. In… Continue reading FLOWERS OF BLESSING
FEAR
Fear by T. L. Wiens It’s always easier to see things from the outside looking in. Recently I watched someone close to me fall into a vortex of fear. He went from a man of faith to a man stumbling over the most basic of Christ centered principles. His eyes are wild when I see him… Continue reading FEAR
MISSED CONNECTIONS
Missed Connections by Jan Cox What has previously been a four hour flight to Phoenix, turned into a nine hour flight via Calgary – then a flight to Los Angeles – and finally after missing that connection – a hotel room and a flight the next day. What could have been 4 hours took more… Continue reading MISSED CONNECTIONS