I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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FAT CHANCE
I’m needing some prayer for my great-granddaughter, Jadalyn, who is in the hospital for tests related to some lung issues. I’ve just reread this blog from the beginning of my blogging experience (fall, 2015) and am reminded again of how … Continue reading
Posted in coincidence, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged answered prayer, car trouble, coincidence, prayer, puppy, ring
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GOD IS NOT CAPRICIOUS
“Do you think God is more likely to answer prayer if I ask others to pray with me? Is it better to ask a lot of people, like on FB?” I have been asked. Today I’m going to respond. So … Continue reading
Posted in prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged God is not capricious, prayer, prayer requests, relationship in prayer
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FLAT ON THE FLOOR
In the interest of full disclosure, let me say this is not me (I don’t wear gloves) and a few things I tell in this story are a bit exaggerated. Let me say first it was worth it! I am … Continue reading
Posted in humor, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged flat on the floor, humor, position of prayer, prayer, under his wings
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ALTERNATE PLANS
We go to the Lord with our petitions. We ask him to get us out of some kind of situation. If he would just answer the way we want, it would save us money, or time, or pain; yes, if … Continue reading
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Tagged alternate plans, Christianity, destiny, faith, God, prayer, will of God
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INAUGURATION DAY
Our hope is in You. Tho our faults are numerous, In mercy, forgive. As we look to you, Unite us as your people In wisdom and love.
THE SLEEPING CHRISTIANS
(From a previous FB status. Still seems appropriate, as we still seem to be asleep.) So, I fear, we Christians slept through it again. I was blindsided by the seriousness and timing of the SCOTUS decision. Yet I probably spend as … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, politics, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, politics, prayer, SCOTUS, sleeping Christians
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PRAYER FOR BRUSSELS
My cooperation with many blogging friends who are calling for prayer for Brussels and the World. This prayer is based on the words of David’ Psalm 64: Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect our lives from the threat … Continue reading
DEAR POWER – RE: ISSUES OF CONCERN
Dear Power: I am writing to you to fulfill an assignment for WP writing university. Actually I wrote to you one time before. I hope this will not be repetitious, but your answers are always needed and welcomed. It seems … Continue reading
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Tagged blessed, Christianity, faith, God's love, Jesus, prayer, Writing101
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“WHY DIDN’T WE TALK TO GOD ABOUT THAT?”
Five year old Ashlyn was bemoaning the fact that her daddy had to shave his beard when he took a new job. She was explaining to me how unfair the situation was. Then she suddenly stopped and said, “Why didn’t … Continue reading