Show me a Sign by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted with permission: Show Me a Sign) “Show me a sign for good That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed. Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” Psalm 86:17 Who of us hasn’t at one time or another wished or asked for… Continue reading SHOW ME A SIGN
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FEAR
Fear by T. L. Wiens It’s always easier to see things from the outside looking in. Recently I watched someone close to me fall into a vortex of fear. He went from a man of faith to a man stumbling over the most basic of Christ centered principles. His eyes are wild when I see him… Continue reading FEAR
HOW TO PRAY – PART 3
How to Pray – Part 3 by Jessica Bowman (reprinted with permission) Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Last week [last month on Under the Cover of Prayer] we talked about the silliness involved in asking God to do what he’s already doing. This week I want to address the opposite. Asking God… Continue reading HOW TO PRAY – PART 3
CONCENTRATED PRAYER
Concentrated Prayer by Jan Cox The top post for Under the Cover of Prayer since its inception is: God Can Hear our Prayers. I can’t tell if that is the top post because of what I wrote or because people click on it as they need to know that God hears our prayers. Hopefully it… Continue reading CONCENTRATED PRAYER
2012 – THE YEAR OF ?
2012 – the Year of ? by Jan Cox As we put away our creche scene for another year, I thought how wonderful that Jesus isn’t “put away” after Christmas; how our Lord lives with us every day. The Christmas Season may be over but “God is with us – we are not alone.” This… Continue reading 2012 – THE YEAR OF ?
AN AFICIONADO OF GOD
An Aficionado of God by Jan Cox There were some things in my life that pulled me away from following God’s plan. As I spoke last week about my positive passions I believe that they are in line with Scripture and the Holy Spirit. I continue to pray that this is so and for God… Continue reading AN AFICIONADO OF GOD
LOVER OF SOCKS
Lover of Socks by Jan Cox A few weeks ago I tried to tell my husband that he used to be a … an … afish… afishian.. a fish in ando? What is that word? I tried to tell him that he used to really love grapes with a passion but I couldn’t find the… Continue reading LOVER OF SOCKS
PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
Peace – Can I Find it? by Jan Cox We had a major decision to make in the past few weeks. I prayed … and prayed. I read the Bible and prayed this Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And… Continue reading PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
A MIRACLE STORY
A Miracle Story by T. L. Wiens We celebrated my mom’s 75th birthday this year. It was wonderful to gather with family and remember. But for me, this celebration, as every birthday celebration with my mom, was special. I wasn’t born when my mom’s heart troubles began. In those years, doctors didn’t know what to… Continue reading A MIRACLE STORY
CAST YOUR BURDEN ON CHRIST
Cast Your Burden on Christ by Jan Cox This morning two passages of Scripture struck deep into my heart. I had read from Philippians 1 and 1 Peter 4. In Philippians, Paul is in jail, in chains, yet he is praying not for himself but for Christ’s church and His people. And the word I… Continue reading CAST YOUR BURDEN ON CHRIST