Tag Archives: Prayer

2 Overlooked Truths about Prayer that Change How You Pray

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

I recently ran across a binder from my days in Moms in Prayer.  The resulting prayer flashback taught me a few things. Ten years ago I was no doubt frustrated that God didn’t answer more of my prayer requests right away. The process of reviewing two … Continue reading →

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When I Don’t Get What I Want

Posted on January 12, 2016 by

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Sometimes, even fairly often, God doesn’t do what I ask him to do.  Circumstances do not always play out like I had prayed they would.  Shocking, I know. Then what?  As I see it, I have two choices: Whine and … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

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Christmas is a time of year when we hear the phrase “peace on earth” frequently, and this year we may look for peace a little more fervently than usual.  After all, we’re celebrating the day that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, was born.  … Continue reading →

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It Sounds So Simple

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

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Prayer is a conversation with God.  What could be simpler?  Yet more questions have been asked about the subject of prayer, and more books have been written in an attempt to answer those questions than I can imagine.  I’ve read quite a bit on prayer, … Continue reading →

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The Power of God: By the Brook Experiences and Mount Carmel Moments

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

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God can do anything he wants to do.  He is all powerful; almighty.  He created all that is and he holds it all together.  He has the power to take away your most troublesome problem or to bless you beyond … Continue reading →

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Stand Up and Pray a Desperate Prayer

Posted on June 30, 2015 by
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Have you ever felt powerless enough to pray a desperate prayer?  There are situations that are completely beyond my power or capacity to solve.  When I had cancer I had good medical care, but in the end I could only pray.  I prayed similarly when I … Continue reading →

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God’s Highest Willingness

Posted on March 20, 2015 by
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“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance.  It is laying hold of his highest willingness.”  Archbishop Trench I find this quote extremely helpful.  My prayers are often based on an unspoken assumption that God must be convinced to answer.  He is not reluctant to answer … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Opposition

Posted on February 26, 2015 by
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Wouldn’t you like to overcome all opposition to your work?  Not that you wouldn’t have any – make no mistake we’ll always have opposition – but that you would be able to get past it and complete the job. Nehemiah is a … Continue reading →

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Stand in Awe of God’s Yes

Posted on June 21, 2014 by
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In the three weeks between Memorial Day and June 8th we celebrated a college graduation, an important medical school milestone, the birth of a baby, and a wedding. The busy days surrounding this convergence of major life events featured a vehicle clogged driveway, re-inhabited bedrooms, and a large and lively crowd … Continue reading →

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Don’t Confuse Suffering People with the Problem of Suffering

Posted on March 30, 2014 by
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Suffering presents us with a theological problem: If God is good and all powerful, then why does he allow people to suffer?  It is a fair question. Here’s another one:  What is the best way to help a friend who is suffering? It is important not … Continue reading →

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