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
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FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
From Sea to Shining Sea by Jan Cox Canada Day – July 1, 2011 Hopefully when you read this my hubby and I will be in Ottawa (Canada’s capital), celebrating Canada Day from our boat in the Rideau Canal. We are taking our first trip on the Rideau and are very excited. Catherine Duchess of… Continue reading FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
H.E.L.P.
H.E.L.P. by Jan Cox “Help!” That’s the cry that escapes my lips when I lift up anything confusing, upsetting or unsettling to God. I find I cry this often – so often that I have made an acronym to remember that I am not crying out an empty plea but that my plea has… Continue reading H.E.L.P.
A DIFFERENT PRAYER
A Different Prayer by Jan Cox Picture by Godgrown Read: Luke 11:10 NIV “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” I always thought of this Scripture in the worldly sense. What can God do for me? How can He help me out… Continue reading A DIFFERENT PRAYER
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
FORGETTING TO PRAY
Forgetting to Pray by Jan Cox I talk about prayer; I teach about prayer; and then I forget to pray. Certainly it is a discipline that we can get better at – isn’t it? I tell others to remember to pray before they start any job and then I start writing this and forget to… Continue reading FORGETTING TO PRAY
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
ABANDON
Abandon I visited my grandchildren the other day. As I watched them at play I saw the world as Jesus would have us live it – freely and with abandon. Spontaneity shone. Smiles were constant. Living in the moment was evident. As we watched the animals in the zoo, I watched our grandchildren’s faces –… Continue reading ABANDON
PRAYER WALKING CONTINUED
Prayer Walking Continued A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about Prayer Walking and asked readers to write to me and tell me their thoughts. Here they are in the order I received them. Some very good thoughts. by Alan Ross Prior to some pretty serious foot surgeries I loved to walk and… Continue reading PRAYER WALKING CONTINUED
PRAYER WALKING
Prayer Walking by Jan Cox A few of year’s ago when we moved to our village I joined a prayer walk around our little town. The experience opened my eyes to see my town in a different light. The prayer partner that I walked with knew some of the people in town and knew their… Continue reading PRAYER WALKING