We have had, have, and will continue to have many threats to our nation. Some are external like the events of September 11, 2001. Some are internal like racial tension, an uncertain economy, distrust of law enforcement, chemical abuse, injustice, and general violence. We must pull together like we did in the days that followed … Continue reading My Reflections on My Nation’s Needs
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Prayer for School
In my corner of the universe school is starting for the academic year 2015-2016. Today is the first day of classes for elementary, junior high, and high school students. College and university students are moving back on campus and getting ready for classes to being in a week or two. Our son is already … Continue reading Prayer for School
One More on Prayer
Prayer is one of the most repeated commands in the Bible. There are many promised blessings attached to prayer - more than any other spiritual activity. That is why I am asking for you to help. This blog post is yours to complete. I am asking the community to provide answers to ENCOURAGE each other (me included) in … Continue reading One More on Prayer
Truth About Prayer
Over the last few weeks I have tried to write about prayer each Tuesday. Today, I though I would simple share six (6) simple truths about praying: Praying is a renunciation of our self. We are saying to God, "I am depending on You and not me." Prayer is accepting Jesus as our representative - … Continue reading Truth About Prayer
Even More on Prayer
Prayer! Prayer is so much more than saying a few words with our heads bowed and hands folded. Prayer involves our entire concept of God. Prayer connects deeply to our faith. Our life as a child of God is to be a life of prayer. Prayer is not simply an emergency line to God, although He … Continue reading Even More on Prayer
Jesus and Prayer
We continue our Tuesday study of prayer but looking to Jesus and His prayer life. John records, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. … Continue reading Jesus and Prayer
Using Prayer
How do you use prayer? Do you use prayer as an avenue for you or as a way to talk to God? Before you answer think about these "uses" of prayer. We disUSE prayer when we are: Not praying for national, state, local, and Church leaders. Not praying for strength for the Body of Christ Not … Continue reading Using Prayer
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Prayer. People still ask for prayer. Even people with no identified faith ask for "positive thoughts" - I think they mean prayer. Prayer. "Say a little prayer for me, will you?" He asked. I am sorry, but I cannot do that. There is no such thing as "a little prayer." Prayer is not a miracle. Prayer … Continue reading “The Lord’s Prayer”
Making a Habit of Prayer
Read: Luke 11:1-4 In Luke’s account of “The Lord’s Prayer,” he relates a time when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. The disciples knew about prayer. Prayer was a part of the culture of Judaism. They knew about prayer because the disciples of John the Baptist prayed. They also knew John had … Continue reading Making a Habit of Prayer
Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
The thrill and privilege of prayer is not always getting precisely what you want, but seeing God active in your world. I never cease to be humbled when God works in my life through answered prayer (even when He says, "no" or "not yet"). Maybe the greatest thrill is seeing God work in the lives … Continue reading Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
Driving Thought 