Tag: prayer
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Prayer Of Innocence
There are so many books on how to pray, when to pray, and how often to pray, but nothing compares to the teachings of the Bible on prayer. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t read the other books. As a matter of fact, I’m reading one now and I love it. What I’m saying is…
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He Knows Me
Christmastime is the most difficult time of year for me. It makes me sad to think that I have loved ones I won’t get to spend Jesus’s birthday with, and I grieve over them every year as if no time has gone by since they passed away. This will also be the second Christmas season…
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Strong Faith
Have you read the parable of the sower in Matthew 13? I love this story because it tells how God will separate the wheat from the chaff during the harvest and how we were sown into good soil so we could grow in Him until the harvest. Parables like this one speak to us in…
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The Secret Place
Sometimes when we become vulnerable and raw in front of others, it helps them to realize that they aren’t the only ones going through a situation that isn’t ideal. It might even show them how important it is to share our testimonies with others who might be going through something similar. This, in turn, reveals…
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Made New
Last week I went on my first vacation in many years and I saw much of God’s wonderful creation over the course of 6 days. We drove from New Mexico, to Utah, to Wyoming, to Denver, and back home. Have you ever seen the Grand Teton or been to Yellowstone National Park? If not, I…
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I Trust You, LORD
I could read David’s psalms all day! He really captures every emotion I’ve ever felt, and the psalms always tend to calm the anxious sprit in me. David was human in every aspect, but he was highly favored because of his longing and love for the LORD. “Preserve me, O God…” Have you ever felt…
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Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
I Praise You, LORD! My first encounter with death was when I lived in California 18 years ago. There was a terrible accident in my neighborhood which involved three vehicles and a very tired nurse who had worked a double shift without any rest. I remember hearing the accident happen and running outside with my…