Category Archives: A word of prayer

Friday Prayer Challenge

I challenge you to prayer this scripture for your unbelieving friends. I John3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” Father, I am so thankful that you have adopted me into your family. Thank you for loving all your children and gifting themContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Cleaning the Stove

This morning I cleaned my stove. Youknow, took out the burners and the drip pans and cleaned all the accumulatedgunk. Most of it wiped up easily, but a few spots took a little elbow greaseand some steel wool pads. Before long, the stove looked shiny and (nearly) new.As I worked, my mind meandered, as ittendsContinue reading “Cleaning the Stove”

Embrace the Storms

“Without rain, nothing grows. Learn to embrace the storms in your life.” David Wolfe A quote to remember when life is hard. Father, I thank you for the storms in my life. In those times, you enable me to grow–if I listen for your voice. Keep me always growing closer to you, in the stormsContinue reading “Embrace the Storms”

Friday Prayer Challenge

I challenge you to pray this verse for others this week. Hebrews 10:19-24 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over theContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

The Eyes Have It

The Eyes Have It                As I taught the simple rhythm game, dozens of pairs of dark brown eyes danced with glee. Huge smiles covered the faces of the beautiful children sitting on the floor with me in this church in the poorest section of Matamoros, Mexico. In spite of the language barriers—the children spokeContinue reading “The Eyes Have It”

He is in Control

“Sovereignty is a weighty thing to ascribe to the nature and character of God. Yet if He were not sovereign, He would not be God. The Bible is clear that God is in control of everything that happens.” -Joni Eareckson Tada.According to Dictionary.com, “sovereign” means “a person who has supreme power or authority.”Don’t you thinkContinue reading “He is in Control”