Earlier this month, I enjoyed watching the movie, Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World. One moment that really spoke to me was how Martin Luther encouraged singing in church services. These hymns were also a great way for people to keep singing praises and scripture while working in the fields throughout the day. … Continue reading Singing Prayers
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Praying around the World
As a missionary of prayer, I believe it's important to pray locally, for my nation, and also for the world. There are many ways to pray for the world and the Holy Spirit should lead our prayers. Praying for the world can also open up many educational family prayer opportunities - learning together about different … Continue reading Praying around the World
Thanksgiving Prayers
Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful time to reflect on God's goodness in our lives. We are reminded to really focus our hearts on who God is and how much He loves us. It's an opportunity to ask God to align our hearts with His, so we can see through His eyes, and love with His … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prayers
Writing for Christmas Eve
Does your church have more than one service on Christmas Eve? Or special services leading up to Christmas? Did you know sometimes it is a challenge for the pastor and church staff to come up with fresh ideas for the service, and especially for the bulletin? Let alone, the materials to advertise the service. I … Continue reading Writing for Christmas Eve
Words and Spiritual Energy
I love object lessons that help me reflect about my prayer life. I've been reading a book about energy technology, electric power delivery, and smart homes (Seyi Fabode, Advancing Technologies & The Utility Industry, Amazon Digital Services, LLC, 2017). Three items really stood out in connection with prayer and the spiritual power of our words, … Continue reading Words and Spiritual Energy
A Prayer for Veteran’s Day
Dear Jesus, Thank you for your love and for the amazing people you have brought into our lives. We know that today, many of the people we love are remembering painful moments. Many are suffering from the trauma of wars. Please bring them your love and comfort. Please heal the pain of trauma. Give them … Continue reading A Prayer for Veteran’s Day
Advent Is a Great Time for Writing Devotionals
The Advent season will be here soon. A wonderful way to celebrate is by writing devotionals. There are so many creative possibilities to explore. You can write Advent devotionals personally, as a family, or as a church. Personal Devotionals Advent is a great season for writing creatively and for reflecting on scripture in your writing. … Continue reading Advent Is a Great Time for Writing Devotionals
Praying the Psalms in Communion Liturgy
Currently, I am involved in a non-denominational church. Yet I grew up and at one point served in the United Methodist Church, whose prayer roots I continue to learn about. As a seminary student and prayer missionary, I am interested in learning about prayer traditions of the many branches of the Christian Church. It's fascinating … Continue reading Praying the Psalms in Communion Liturgy
Your Words Mean the World to a Child
Have you considered how you can use your writing gift to speak encouraging words to a child? Every month I have the privilege of sending a letter to a young girl in the Caribbean. I am her "correspondence sponsor" through an international program. As a missionary, I don't earn enough to financially sponsor a child. … Continue reading Your Words Mean the World to a Child
Jesus Has It Covered
I love object lessons in spirituality. Recently, a friend needed to move her office and several of us pitched in. She has a giant painting of Jesus on her wall. This was painted prophetically during a worship service and it is a stunning portrait. It's also hard to move and hang on the wall. In … Continue reading Jesus Has It Covered
Adventures with God 