Imagine life without prayer . . . for the woman who sits at the bedside of a dying daughter - helpless because she can’t put breath back into a fading life or have the hope of healing here or after without a prayer to believe. We are surrounded every day by those in need of prayer carrying the heaviness of life and we're … [Read more...]
Pray Like a Child
I love to hear the prayers of a child. I’ve learned three things about prayer while sitting at the bedside of my children and grandchildren throughout the years. Humility – Honesty – Simplicity. Children seem to hold the wonder and assurance that we can have access to the God of heaven purely by bowing and getting real … [Read more...]
The Beautiful No
I’m guessing you’re like me and simply love when God’s answer is yes to a fervent prayer. And why wouldn’t it be? We’re all needy and He’s all powerful. It sounds like it should work. I found out early on when God says no – it doesn’t matter about anyone else’s yes. Always expect a consequence attached. We think answers … [Read more...]
Beyond the Veil
Imagine life without a prayer . . . for the mother whose son is on drugs, for the man who sits at the bedside of a terminally ill wife, for the abused and confused child . . . imagine. But, we don’t have to imagine life without prayer –– unless we don’t pray. How many people have you spoken with who are experiencing a … [Read more...]
New Mercies
Great is His faithfulness. His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22 I’m amazed in the way this verse has helped me face daybreak. No matter what the journey holds, we have a sure testimony that this special Word of God is true for you and for me. I think of the unused collection of days that will make up the … [Read more...]