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...]
Sacred Silence
Do you ever feel like God is screening your calls? You’re desperate to hear God’s voice, but heaven is still. Years ago I thought the only word I heard was “Stop that!” followed by the shoulds, oughts and cant's. Then sitting at the Father’s knee, I became familiar with His voice speaking above the clashing sound of … [Read more...]
Without a Prayer
Imagine life without prayer. A woman sits beside her dying daughter’s bedside. What can she do other than pray? She can’t put breath back within a fading body. She can’t hope for healing here or after. Only prayer. Another woman cumbered with despair from a broken marriage, a wayward son, a lost job. When someone carrying … [Read more...]