A Reason to Pray by Staci Stallings Recently I was reading Nancy Stafford’s Beauty by the Book. She pointed out something I hadn’t thought of. Words associated with Christ often start with the prefix re- as in renew, refresh, restore, resurrection. Words associated with Satan, however, often start with either de- or dis- Destroy, discourage,… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY
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WHEN IS ENOUGH – ENOUGH?
When is Enough – Enough? by Jennifer Slattery (reprinted with permission) We’ve all had those moments in our life when we’re ready to throw in the towel. We’ve prayed and prayed, fervently and with faith, for something or someone, to no avail. And we’ve all had those moments when God’s Spirit has burned within us… Continue reading WHEN IS ENOUGH – ENOUGH?
CAN PRAYER BE GOOD FOR ME?
Can Prayer be Good for Me? by Jan Cox In the past few weeks I have challenged myself to be more disciplined in prayer. Then I asked myself – why? Why do I pray? The “self” part of me says: “I can do everything. I can cope. I do not need help. But if I… Continue reading CAN PRAYER BE GOOD FOR ME?
MISDIRECTED PRAYERS
Misdirected Prayers by T. L Wiens Our pastor announced that a missionary had lost his wallet. He asked us to pray for the immediate return of this lost, most likely stolen article. Nothing within me felt at peace as the pastor bowed his head and asked for just that. What if the wallet was gone for… Continue reading MISDIRECTED PRAYERS
MY MISSIONARY MUSINGS
My Missionary Musings by Jan Cox Almost one week has gone by since I flew home from Poland (via Berlin and London). I had a fabulous two weeks of discovery, connections and faith building. We had lots of prayer times. Here are some thoughts that I jotted down in my journal about what I learned… Continue reading MY MISSIONARY MUSINGS
THE I’S
The I’s by Brenda Wood Proverbs 18:9–He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide (AMP). The first time I read this verse, I got an attack of guilt. I… Continue reading THE I’S
He Holds the Wheel
I am slightly behind as I prepare to go on a mission trip to Poland. Please see Under the Cover of Prayer blog for my post called He Holds the Wheel. Blessings, Jan
HE HOLDS THE WHEEL
He Holds the Wheel by Jan Cox I almost died – or could have. As I headed north into rural Ontario, I thought about how wonderful the weekend had been at my daughter’s – lots of fun with my two grandchildren; crawling on the floor with them; singing songs; reading bedtime stories and having meals… Continue reading HE HOLDS THE WHEEL
REACHING THAT ANTICIPATED MOMENT – WHEN A PRAYER GETS ANSWERED
Reaching that Anticipated Moment—When a Prayer Gets Answered By T. L. Wiens My brother, my sister and I were scheduled to provide special music for the church service that Sunday. I can’t explain it, but there was an excitement as we practiced. We’d decided to sing “Nearer My God to Thee.” It wasn’t very often that… Continue reading REACHING THAT ANTICIPATED MOMENT – WHEN A PRAYER GETS ANSWERED
SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath
Although I am posting on my Simply Saturdays, I am linking with Gypsy Mama’s Five Minute Fridays. I still take 5 minutes only to write. The prompt this week: Deep Breath Praying for clarity and meaning. Deep Breath I have had asthma since childhood. There were many nights as a young child that my parents… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath