Stretching I have had back problems in my past and I have learned that stretching is very good to keep those back muscles strong. The same goes for my mind. As I age I want to make sure that I keep as sharp as possible. To that end I try many tactics. I have learned… Continue reading STRETCHING
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PRAYING GOD’S PROMISES
Praying God’s Promises by Jan Cox One of the exercises I did before heading on my mission trip to Poland this summer was to read and write out God’s promises. From a list of over 80 Scriptures I looked up and copied each one. It turned out to be a powerful experience. As I wrote… Continue reading PRAYING GOD’S PROMISES
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?
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
The Importance of Prayer (part 2) by Janis Cox Prayer used to be something I said before a meal, at bedtime and when I really needed help. My thoughts on prayer have changed over the years, through studying the Bible, taking courses (Living Prayer) and reading many resources. (See my list below) To me prayer… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
The Importance of Prayer by Jan Cox I returned a few weeks ago from a mission trip to Poland with International Messengers. Our team consisted of five men and seven women. Two of the men were teens. What a fabulous experience we had! Two of the members have offered a few comments about their feelings:… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
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
CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
Calm in the Midst of a Storm by Jan Cox Read: Luke 8:22-25 “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm” (Luke 8: 24 NIV) We had had a glorious sunny day boating with friends on our lake. The lake travels for twelve… Continue reading CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
LOVE THEM
Love Them by Jan Cox I will have finished the English camp in Poland when you read this. I will be heading for a day of debriefing and a day of sight-seeing in Gorzow. Then I will be flying home to arrive on Monday, August 1. The one thing that we are told over and… Continue reading LOVE THEM
BEING HIS
Being His by Jan Cox As you are reading this I will have started my first few days of camp in Poland. This is my third trip with International Messengers to an English Family Camp. Jesus says we can’t become a disciple if we are tied to anyone – we must be His alone. In… Continue reading BEING HIS
TIME IS FLYING BY
Time is Flying By by Jan Cox When you read this I will have 3 more sleeps until I take a plane to England, another one to Berlin and then a drive to Poland. Yes I am going on another mission trip with International Messengers. Time is flying by quickly. With God’s help I have… Continue reading TIME IS FLYING BY