Posts tagged “Prayer”
What flourishing looks like
“May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and…
Help wanted!
“Help wanted.” Those words are printed on signs all over the place, at least in the city where I live. My sixth grader recently…
God’s test
Kids test their parents all the time. How many times can they say, “Mom, Mom, MOM!” until she answers? How long can they play…
Leave me alone! (No, don’t)
Recently I took time off from work and personal obligations for a weekend away. I needed some quiet time to relax. During my stay,…
Remember and fight
When you’re under spiritual attack and can’t get out from under the weight of discouragement, read Nehemiah 4-6. It’s a slow burn of good…
The good, the bad, the ugly, and God
I’ve been thinking about Abraham from the Bible a lot lately. At the beginning of his biblical account when he was still called Abram,…
You are dangerous!
A friend gave me the most confidence-boosting compliment. After I shared my morning prayer routine, he commented, “The world might scoff at the notion…
Seek God continually
The opening words of Psalm 105 read to me like a letter from an enthusiastic and wise elder: “Oh give thanks to the Lord;…
Letting go
I’m never sure if it’s easier to “let go” quickly or over a long time. I’ve lost loved ones very unexpectedly. Other times the…
Anti-Lazy Serum
I feel like I can say confidently that most adults find laziness frustrating. I’ve even seen this to be true for adults who personally…
Connecting with God’s roles
Do you have different friends who excel at different tasks? Perhaps you have a friend who’s good at listening. Maybe another is better at…
You call that prayer?
We worry out loud and call it prayer. We get bossy with God and call it prayer. We complain about our circumstances and call…