A prayer inspired by the woman at the well Lord Jesus, thank You for teaching me the rhythms of the day. I treasure midday because it’s a chance to take a break from my work. Often it’s a chance to enjoy fellowship with friends and a great meal. Sometimes, I close my eyes and take … Continue reading It Is Midday: A Prayer
Author: Janet Eriksson
God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
Let’s continue our exploration of Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this series, you can start with Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study. We have started this series by looking at the structures the author weaves into the writing of this psalm. … Continue reading God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Lord Jesus, I pray for the folks in my family that don’t have a relationship with You yet. I don’t know their heart toward You, and that’s between them and You. I want them to get to spend eternity with You. I pray that if they don’t know You, that You would introduce Yourself to … Continue reading A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
I enjoy learning words in biblical Hebrew, looking them up in their biblical context for deeper meaning, and including those words in my conversations with God. Here are four biblical Hebrew words you might enjoy learning—and one of them, you probably already know. Day and Night: Biblical Hebrew Words The words for day and night—as … Continue reading Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
God Knows Best
I have a three-month-old puppy. He is as cute as can be, but he is also a rascal, as Yorkies tend to be. Every minute, he has the potential to get himself into trouble. He’s going through all the baby Yorkie experiences: teething, potty training, exploring and taking over his new territory, finding his voice, … Continue reading God Knows Best
Family Blessing Prayer—Numbers 6:24-26
As the fall season gets underway, children are back in school, activities seem to be multiplying, work has a way of increasing, and family holiday celebrations are on the horizon. This is a good season to take a pause each day and pray family blessings—for your immediate and extended family and for anyone you consider … Continue reading Family Blessing Prayer—Numbers 6:24-26
Bible Study Steps
I love reading the Bible and digging into its treasures. I want to be sure my interpretation doesn't go off the rails. That's why I'm such a big fan of inductive Bible study. While I love the full inductive process, it takes a lot of time. I've tried to simplify it for those times when … Continue reading Bible Study Steps
Grieving a Pet
My sweet Yorkie, Clutch, chose to relocate last week to the amazing fields and creeks of heaven. I miss him terribly. My pastor offered coaching help during the early days of my grief. I want to share what she helped me with, in case you or someone you care about is grieving a pet. Her … Continue reading Grieving a Pet
Prompted to Pray
Have you ever thought about someone you haven’t seen in a long time? You were going about your day, and their face popped into your mind for no apparent reason? Maybe the Lord is prompting you to pray for that person. I received a phone call this week from someone who is going through a … Continue reading Prompted to Pray
A Prayer for Back-to-School Time
Dear Lord, We pray Your children would feel Your presence as they leave each morning for school. Bless them and keep them, Lord. Bring them help when they need it—whether it’s help learning a skill, a tutor’s assistance, someone to explain a concept in a way they can understand it, the ability to test calmly, … Continue reading A Prayer for Back-to-School Time
Adventures with God 