I was reminded this week of the importance of "just" spending time in prayer with God. Often, we get caught up in the prayer needs that surround us, including our own. We focus our prayers on the needs of others, or on the obstacles that lie in our path. The Bible tells us, in 2 … Continue reading Praying as God’s Child
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Your Daily Prayer Refreshment
I was reminded this week of how refreshing prayer can be. I was eating a slice of watermelon - who doesn't love that wonderful summer refreshment! At the same time, I was reading about prayer. I felt so refreshed just thinking about spending time with God. I realized my time with Him is even more … Continue reading Your Daily Prayer Refreshment
31 Days of Prayer Starters
If you would like to grow daily in your prayer life, here are some ways to get started. These are simple but powerful prayers, and you can choose one each day for a month. You can even choose just one that is meaningful to you, and repeat it each day. You can add more, from … Continue reading 31 Days of Prayer Starters
Prayer is a Daily Refreshment
As part of a school assignment, I ran across a delightful article on prayer. I felt so refreshed upon reviewing this article that I wanted to share it. Here is the link to the article, followed by the review I wrote for class. I hope you will enjoy reading this article as much as I … Continue reading Prayer is a Daily Refreshment
Community Prayer Starts with You
Prayers for a community are powerful. Ideally, you want your whole community covered in prayer. Even better, you want your whole community praying. It takes time. And lots of prayer. If community prayer is your heart, then it starts with you. Our community is blessed to have many prayer groups, some who have been active … Continue reading Community Prayer Starts with You
God Knows How to Heal You
Scripture Verse "For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." – Psalm 139:13-14 (NKJV) Reflection Psalm 139 is a powerful prayer for healing. Many times in the Healing … Continue reading God Knows How to Heal You
Prayer Lessons from God’s Heart
A week ago I returned from a surprise mission trip to Guatemala. What a blessing, in countless ways, many of which I am probably still not aware of. God used that time in Guatemala - away from familiar surroundings and language - to teach me a lot about His heart for prayer. I am so … Continue reading Prayer Lessons from God’s Heart
Conversation Starters with God
These conversation starters are offered to help you begin talking with God. Set aside 15 minutes of your morning or evening. Choose one of these each day that speaks to your heart … or try some ideas of your own! Enjoy your time with God. 1. Make a list of 3 things that happened today … Continue reading Conversation Starters with God
Surprise Trip to Guatemala!
I'm heading to Guatemala today on a mission trip. What? You didn't know I was going? Neither did I! Many of you don't know the story so I'll share, because it's always good to be reminded God can do the impossible. Hearts for the Children ministry has been part of my heart since my first … Continue reading Surprise Trip to Guatemala!
Would You Like God’s Undivided Attention?
The reality is - we've got it. God's undivided attention. Every minute of every day. Amazing, isn't it? The creator of the universe is focused totally on you, right this minute. And every minute. He is always here, and you have His undivided attention at all times. The problem comes because we are not always … Continue reading Would You Like God’s Undivided Attention?
Adventures with God 