I’ve never stolen in my life. Imagine my surprise when the urge overcame me to steal a car. My ministry friends and I were staying at a bed and breakfast while attending a conference out of state. I took a walk after breakfast, enjoying the peaceful morning and small town atmosphere. On one street, I … Continue reading Why I Felt Compelled to Steal a Car
Category: Intercessory Prayer
Why Every Intercessor Needs a Cover
Meet my friend Sally. She’s an intercessor. Every time she prays through a battle zone, she emerges feeling as if she is covered with black and blue marks. “That’s just part of being an intercessor,” she says. Wrong. Intercessors should not walk around with targets on their backs. It isn’t necessary for intercessors to wear … Continue reading Why Every Intercessor Needs a Cover
Praying for Families in Your Church
One of my favorite prayer times is going through the church directory and praying for families. If you would enjoy praying this way, here is a simple way to get started. Open your church directory and ask God to draw your attention to a family's name. Or go alphabetically, one at a time. Start with … Continue reading Praying for Families in Your Church
Praying God’s Best for Your Loved Ones
It breaks your heart when someone you love believes lies - about themselves, about others, about God. How do you pray for them? Always remember when praying for others that you want to pray God's best for them ... His will (not yours) ... by His power and Spirit (not yours) ... and that God … Continue reading Praying God’s Best for Your Loved Ones
When God Shows Up
I was with a group of high school students on a mission trip. We had a rough few days with a group of children at a recreation center in an impoverished neighborhood. The enemy kept messing things up and the students were frustrated. That day, I felt like God wanted to change things. I told … Continue reading When God Shows Up
Jail Prayer Vigil
Here is a 24/7 prayer vigil calendar, created prayerfully with the help of two friends of mine who were incarcerated. They know what the prayer needs are at every hour of the day and night. They have personalized this prayer vigil to those specific needs. When you click on the prayer vigil link below, you will … Continue reading Jail Prayer Vigil
Abba, Hear Us!
During our Harp and Bowl worship service tonight, the Lord helped me to feel with the shattered heart of those who are crying out for help and can't find their way to Him. The darkness, the cold, the loneliness, the desperation, the panic, the fear that all is lost forever. It was devastating ... until … Continue reading Abba, Hear Us!
Adventures with God 