How Can I Pray to God as Father When My Own Father Was So Terrible? by Mark D. Roberts (reprinted with permission from High Calling Blogs April 15, 2011) Luke 11:1-4 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray:“Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon.” Luke 11:2 In yesterday’s post I marveled… Continue reading HOW CAN I PRAY…?
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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
DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER
Don’t Write Off a Powerful Prayer (reprinted with permission) By Heather McGillivray Being somewhat of a snoop, I enjoy getting together with friends and finding out what’s going on in their lives. I also love when I make a new friend and get to sit down and talk with her (really talk) for the first time—which is… Continue reading DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER
SIMPLY SATURDAY – My Life Verse
Simply Saturday – a time for a quick 5-minute blog to write as the Spirit leads. First my prayer. Prayer: Father help me to be clear in my mind and let my words flow from You. In Jesus’ name. AMEN. My Life Verse There are so many verses that mean so much to me. However,… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – My Life Verse
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
HOW PRECIOUS ARE HIS THOUGHTS
How Precious are His thoughts by Shannon Leibold (reprinted with permission How Precious are His thoughts) I wake at 4:19 a.m. The world is dark and sleeping outside my window. Knowing it’s simply one of those times I won’t be able to fall asleep again, my thoughts turn to Him. I talk to Him silently… Continue reading HOW PRECIOUS ARE HIS THOUGHTS
SIMPLY SATURDAY- Itchy Ears
On Saturdays I take only 5 minutes to write. Trying to free myself from editing and preplanning. Just writing what the Spirit leads me to write. Try it. Prayer: Lord help me to convey what You want to be heard. In Jesus’ name. AMEN. Itchy Ears We were blessed to travel to Arizona for the… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY- Itchy Ears
FLYING WITH JESUS
Flying with Jesus by Jan Cox Recently we took a plane ride back to Canada from our winter home in Arizona. While waiting to board we heard these words: “Passengers on flight 3677 please be advised that there are high winds in Buffalo. We want to warn you that we will not assure you that… Continue reading FLYING WITH JESUS
SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE
Seeking God’s presence…Through Prayer and Purpose at the feet of Jesus by Janice Keats When you are in listening distance of people talking about Jesus or the Gospel message, do you become inquisitive? Perhaps you are somehow undeniably drawn to the presence of the Holy Spirit and you are led to heart of the conversation.… Continue reading SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE
FOUNDATIONAL PRAYERS
Foundational Prayers by Jan Cox When I am at peace, resting in the Word of God, prayer comes easily. My brain and my heart engage together. I can do my daily prayers, my breath prayers and use all interruptions to speak to God. However, when a crisis happens, I am ill or I am stressed… Continue reading FOUNDATIONAL PRAYERS