Does God Break People on Purpose?
I was discussing the word “disability” with a friend of mine and realized how easy it is for that word to sound like “broken”. I asked him “Does God break people on purpose?” While our conversation veered away to other topics, the question has stuck with me. Does God break people on purpose?
It’s a heavy question, one... >Read More
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Lent, a Forgotten Tradition
At my church, the first day of the season of Lent (which fell on February 17 this year) passed by without even a mention. I only noticed it mentioned on a blog after the day had already passed!
Lent is the period of the year leading up to Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Palm Sunday (the Sunday... >Read More
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Reclaim Lent: Find some breathing room
Have a specific prayer on your heart this Lent season? Share your requests with a mentor.
For many of us, our churches have moved away from the more austere traditions of the past. Our pastors don’t wear suits. Our worship teams have drummers and you can download a podcast of the sermon. In many ways church has become more relaxed... >Read More
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Armed and Ready
Connie began to understand the idea of putting on the armor of God. It changed the way she began her day. In the morning she would pray through the symbolic pieces of armor and invite the help of the Holy Spirit, the one the Lord said He would send to be our help and our comforter; our strength.
“Put... >Read More
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Do You Pray Every Day?
"If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true, (faithful to His Word and righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself" (2 Timothy 2:14).
Two little girls were playing dress up in gramma's attic. They were playing "pretend church."
The younger girl asked the other, "Jane, do you pray every day?"
The knowledgeable...... >Read More
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Sample Prayer Requests for Conversational Prayer
Here are some topics that you may wish to include in your prayer time. These are suggestions, and we encourage you to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your times of prayer.
Suggestions:
That God would lead and direct your prayer time.
That you would be able to experience His presence during your prayer time.
That God would...... >Read More
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Why Pray?
Sometimes a Christian may wonder, Why Pray? This reveals more about his spiritual condition than any uncertainty of biblical doctrine on prayer.
Yet it’s good for Christians to understand why prayer is commanded by God.
Prayer sustains our spiritual health by securing God’s presence and grace for our lives, just as breathing brings life-sustaining...... >Read More
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Is Prayer Hard or Easy?
It's easy to quote Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 when he advises... >more
Help! I am in crisis!
Take a deep breath: You will survive, you are not alone and... >more
What Do You Fear?
