Praying What I want? by Jan Cox It is easy to get petulant and plead to God to change my circumstances or the circumstances of others. But I know that life is not about ME. Oh – It is hard to get rid of ME. Last Friday I wrote on my personal blog about the… Continue reading PRAYING WHAT I WANT?
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PERSPECTIVE – Five Minute Fridays
Perspective How do I see things? Mmm Well I know that I see them much differently that I did ten years ago. My spiritual growth has extended. My fear factor has been reduced. I trust more. I love more. I listen more. I give more. I enjoy more. Why? Because I pray more and listen… Continue reading PERSPECTIVE – Five Minute Fridays
EFFECTIVE PRAYER – CHIPPING AWAY AT THE STODGE
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
NICK AND JOE SAVE EASTER – Sunday’s Sermon
Nick and Joe Save Easter by Pastor John Enabnit Our pastor gave a tremendous service on Easter Sunday. You can listen to the sermon on a podcast. I have put in the highlights of what I took from his sermon. The title was Nick and Joe Save Easter. Of course he talked about Nicodemus… Continue reading NICK AND JOE SAVE EASTER – Sunday’s Sermon
THOUGHT ADJUSTMENT
Thought Adjustment by Janet Sketchley “Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never!” (1 Corinthians 6:15b, NIV) Talk about an odd verse for God to use to correct me! This is not exactly on my list of temptations. But I knew what He meant. I’ve been thinking lately… Continue reading THOUGHT ADJUSTMENT
3 WAYS TO FOCUS
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
GET INTO THE HABIT
Get into the Habit Am I a pray-er? Really? I talk about it, read about it, and even write about it at Under the Cover of Prayer. But, the truth is I know I could do better. In my morning time devotionals I try to start with a prayer list. I am on the prayer… Continue reading GET INTO THE HABIT
GOD – ARE YOU THERE?
God – Are You There? by Jan Cox Do you find sometimes that you pray and pray and pray about something and nothing seems to happen? I have found that usually that happens because God has another plan. He has either a totally different plan or my timing is wrong and I must wait. Going… Continue reading GOD – ARE YOU THERE?
PRESS THROUGH
Press Through Artwork courtesy of Bill Osborne Read Matthew 14: 24-26. I attended my seventh Write! Canada Conference this past June. Each year I have come away inspired and ready to write for Him. This year the Conference theme read, “Change the World with Words”. Every year I feel and hear words and thoughts of… Continue reading PRESS THROUGH
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?