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
Author: Janet Eriksson
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
Celebrate the Faith-Building Anniversaries
Anniversaries are often cause for rejoicing: a 50th wedding anniversary, 40th year at a job, 15 years sober. These anniversaries are great to celebrate. Some anniversaries are not so easy to handle: death of a loved one, divorce, or other trauma. Of course, those are the anniversaries the enemy also targets to lure us into … Continue reading Celebrate the Faith-Building Anniversaries
Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
I’ve been watching The Chosen series, season five. I appreciate how it’s given sight and sound to scripture. And of course, I love how Hebrew words are woven into the dialogue. Let’s take a closer look at one of those words. Hosanna The song of Hosanna as Jesus enters Jerusalem keeps ringing through my mind. … Continue reading Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
Adventures with God 