One of the simplest ways to pray the Bible is to read a passage of scripture to God. Remember, prayer means talking to God. When you read to Him from the Bible, you are praying. God gave us His Word to help, guide, and transform us and to show us how much He loves us. … Continue reading Praying the Bible: Straight from Scripture
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Thankful
An acrostic reflection on thankfulness Take time to sit with the Lord Hear the words of kindness He speaks to you Ask Him to fill your heart with gratitude Nest your heart in His love Know He is everything you could ever want or need Feel His goodness all around you Uplift your thankfulness to … Continue reading Thankful
God Working behind the Scenes
Have you explored the book of Ezra lately? Ezra offers encouragement of seeing how God works behind the scenes to fulfill His good plans: Ezra 1:1: God moves the heart of the Persian king, Cyrus, to send the Israelites home from exile, to fulfill the word He had already spoken to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 25:11-12 and … Continue reading God Working behind the Scenes
Butterfly
An acrostic reflection on transformation Beauty within Utterly free Transforming Tranquility Earthy freshness Radiant flight Falling inward Love in the Father Yielded in peace Photo by Erik Karits at Unsplash
A Bold Prayer: Learning from Moses (Exodus 32:9-14)
One of the most surprising prayers in the Bible appears in Exodus 32:9-14. Take a moment first to read that passage. Often when people read Moses’s prayer, they struggle with how bold Moses sounds as he speaks to God. But when we look closely, this prayer teaches us several important things about how we can … Continue reading A Bold Prayer: Learning from Moses (Exodus 32:9-14)
Bible Refreshment
I’ve been feeling kind of down because of the winter weather. It’s not just the winter storms rolling through. The constant nighttime lows in the 20s are starting to wear on me. I’ve lived up north, where this relentless cold is expected. But here in the South, we usually get a break here and there. … Continue reading Bible Refreshment
Writing a Letter of Encouragement for a Christian Retreat
Someone asked me the best way to write a letter of encouragement for a Christian retreat. My answer: “Ask the Lord.” Many kinds of retreats invite letter writing, whether it’s a prison ministry, mission trip, youth event, or spiritual retreat. The purpose of the letter is to give encouragement. The recipient will often be a … Continue reading Writing a Letter of Encouragement for a Christian Retreat
Let Go of the Stick
Bible Verse “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” — Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Reflection My Yorkie puppy loves sticks. He’s not supposed to chew on them because they could splinter. Try telling him that. When he … Continue reading Let Go of the Stick
A Prayer in Winter
Lord, thank You for the beauty and peace of Your presence in winter. As I wake up to short, cold days and bare limbs on trees, help me remember You are always here. Help me to see Your creative blessings in the winter landscape. Remind me of Your constant presence. When I feel cold, I … Continue reading A Prayer in Winter
Reflecting on the Mountains and Valleys
The new year is a great time for reflection: where we’ve come from, where we are, how we are continuing this amazing journey with Jesus. This year, a song keeps going through my mind: “I keep falling in love with Him” by Lanny Wolfe. I first heard this song when I was a teen in … Continue reading Reflecting on the Mountains and Valleys
Adventures with God 