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)
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Prayer for Individuals and Families Living in Poverty
In 2013 I was very blessed to be teaching an eight-week course to a church women's group. The focus of our course was on the challenges of poverty in the community and the church's response. We worked through a book on poverty. To use with their reading, I printed up and gave each woman a … Continue reading Prayer for Individuals and Families Living in Poverty
Praying the Bible with Gratitude
Life is hard. Sometimes we go through seasons where everything feels so discouraging and futile. During those times (and at all times) it is important to have the support of a community who can remind you who you are and whose you are. I don't recommend that anyone try to go on this journey of … Continue reading Praying the Bible with Gratitude
Adventures with God 