Category Archives: prayer

Every Effort

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

Pulverize my self-righteousness into true goodness. Electrify blindness into beams of knowledge. Cauterize my flaunting into steely self-control. Liquefy resignation into fuel for perseverance. Pressurize my worldly pursuits into gems of godliness. Transform jealousies into streams of mutual affection. Reorganize … Continue reading →

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If the Prayer Fits…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

A friend posted the prayer below on FB, and then asked, “How can I pray for you?” I replied that her prayer fit me perfectly. How about you? Does it fit? Lord, Today I release my gifts to you – and the temptations … Continue reading →

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What’s the Skinny on Fasting?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

What’s your experience with fasting? From what did you fast? Do you agree with the article below? (I did not write the article. I lost the link source.) Question: “Christian fasting – what does the Bible say?” Answer: Scripture does … Continue reading →

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Shame, Guilt, Condemnation

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Nope. I’m not supposed to feel any of those emotions. They belong to Satan. But, dang. I sure blew it. Epic fail. The sad soul who’s been squatting in my brother’s basement for, oh, maybe 17 years, was smoking. Sad … Continue reading →

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Dancing in Church

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

Perichoresis is a Greek word describing the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In John 15:26, Jesus says, “But I will send you the Comforter – the Holy Spirit, the source of all truth. He will come to … Continue reading →

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Sit, Kneel, Roll Over: Prayer Body Language

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

Before you read How do you pray?, think about the different postures you assume when you pray in different venues (church, bedroom, dinner table, out of doors). What posture do you assume for different kinds of prayers (petition, worship, intercessory). When … Continue reading →

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At least I can pray…

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

I’ve been learning more and more about Christian girls being kidnapped by Muslims and sold as sex slaves.  Go ahead. Google it. It’s probably not gonna pop up in your town’s daily news feed. It sickens me to the core. … Continue reading →

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