Posts tagged “Prayer”
Approachable
“Thank you for seeing me, sir.” “Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you, sir.” As she waited for the job interview, Jeanie just couldn’t…
Learn to R-E-A-D your Bible
Can I share a spiritual habit that has helped enrich my Bible reading? R-E-A-D your Bible. This acronym helps me daily to meditate more…
Inner strength starts outside
My trainer explains that physical strength improves only with active exertion past a stress point. You have to reach a place of exhaustion and…
Are you ready for creation’s final concert?
Sometimes I think singing isn’t as much a part of our culture as it used to be. The evidence is everywhere. About a month…
God always answers
The news headline read, “Answered prayers!” Does that well-intentioned declaration really testify to the completely awesome work of God? Or does it lead someone…
Preparing for the storm
My Florida friends spent last week preparing for Hurricane Ian. Some reinforced windows in their homes. Another packed up a bunch of her possessions…
Don’t waste your worry
A friend clued me in to using stickers on my fingernails. Nail polish is not an option for me, since as a nursing assistant…
God’s way is the best way
Who is the expert you rely on? Whom do you call on when you need someone to show you the best way to live?…
Back to basics
I’ve been going to church since I was born. I went to a Christian grade school, high school, and college. Plus, for much of…
Make us bold to pray
Which of these scenarios best describes your relationship with God? Scenario #1—The scene is a courtroom. God, the judge robed in black, takes his…
Going in the ditch
On the way to school one snowy morning, my kids hit a slippery patch and slid off the road. Now, the kids were fine…
Ask questions; state God’s truth
Sad things have been on my mind. A high school friend said goodbye to his wife after her long battle with cancer, and someone…