Category Archives: A word of prayer

Friday Prayer Challenge

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today, my friend, my you place your trust in God so completely that he engulfs you with joy and peace. May thatContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Prefer One Another

“I know of nothing that speaks louder for Christ and Christianity than to see a man or woman giving up what they call their rights for others, and ‘in honor preferring one another.” – D.L. Moody Lord, teach me to love others the way you love them. Teach me to humbly honor them as youContinue reading “Prefer One Another”

Friday Prayer Challenge

Here’s a Friday challenge for you. Pray the words of the following scripture this week. Pray the words for someone different each day. Pray for your loved ones, your church, your neighbors, your enemies, your country, those who are lost and lonely. You get the idea. Here’s the scripture. Philippians 1:9-11 And this is myContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Love is an Action Verb

The older I get, the more I understand that “love” is an action verb. There is a difference between saying, “I love you,” and DOING something to demonstrate that love. God calls us to love with our actions, whether we are demonstrating love to a dear one, or to a total stranger. Lord, reveal toContinue reading “Love is an Action Verb”

New Growth

I love springtime!  Overnight the world changes from dull, dry, and dead to colorful, vibrant, and alive.  The trees, which stretched their bare arms heavenward all winter, now dress in a pale green blush.  Our Bradford pear tree nods its white, blooming head gently in the spring breezes.  Yesterday, the grass was brittle and brown. Continue reading “New Growth”

Keep Your Heart Right with Christ

“Have your heart right with Christ, and he will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples, and earth into heaven.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Great words of wisdom here from Charles H. Spurgeon. Keeping our hearts right with Christ is a process, often involving time in HisContinue reading “Keep Your Heart Right with Christ”

There is Freedom

Ever feel trapped or boxed in? It could be in a relationship, a job, a health issue, or any difficult situation. That’s the time to remember, before Jesus left this world, he promised to send us the Holy Spirit to live in us. He’s promised that Spirit to all who believe in him. So remember,Continue reading “There is Freedom”