Friday Prayer Challenge

Friday Prayer Challenge Pray the following scripture over others, and yourself, this week. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformedContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

As the Deer Pants for Water

As the Deer Pants for Water In August the hot sun scorches the earth.  The brittle grass browns and breaks.  Moisture-starved leaves yellow and flutter to the ground.  The baked earth, cracked in every direction, cries for rain.  Insects buzz in erratic dances—nothing else moves.  The stifling heat rises in nearly invisible waves. Safe inContinue reading “As the Deer Pants for Water”

At the Beach

 One summer Scottand I flew to San Diego to visit our cousin Zelda.  While there, we spent some time at the Pacific Ocean’s shore. Just standing at a very small edge of this huge body of water wasawe-inspiring.  Looking outward from myvantage point on the sand, I could not imagine the immensity of this vast bodyofContinue reading “At the Beach”

Friday Prayer Challenge

I challenge you to pray this scripture today. Matthew 18: 19-20 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Lord,Continue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”