Tag Archives: submission
Learning When We Pray
We learn when we pray. That may ignite reaction or spark questions in your mind. How does that happen? Am I saying that we humans are like artificial intelligence that through continued interaction anticipates more what phrases or words people … Continue reading
Keys to Confidence
The apostle John writes, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life”(1 John 5:13). Those words breathe hope. The apostle tells that we … Continue reading
A Prayer for Awareness of God’s Love
“Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!” Psalm 33 begins with that call to song and thanksgiving to the God who created and sustains the universe. The psalmist praises God’s creative power. He describes God’s character – God … Continue reading
Prayer on Our Anniversary
Today I wish a happy anniversary to my partner in joy, my sidekick in suffering, and my catalyst for moving forward! At our wedding, I promised her that I would keep her “safe, secure, and on the edge of adventure.” … Continue reading
Prayer After My Son’s Funeral
Today I ran for the first time since my son Caleb died. It was a short run (three miles) and I prayed for most of the first mile. It was a prayer for understanding, a prayer of lament, a prayer … Continue reading
Two Prophets and a Sinful City
Two prophets to Nineveh preach destruction for that powerful city. Jonah, the earlier prophet, preaches a message of doom to people whom he detests. They heed his warning. They fast and pray for repentance to Jonah’s God, asking for deliverance. … Continue reading
Praying Praise
“There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might” (Jeremiah 10:6). Prayers of praise celebrate the power and wonder of God, the Creator and Savior. We often request when we pray, and … Continue reading
Call for Fire Seminar 