Posts Tagged "prayer"

Ok, God, I’m Listening

Posted by on Apr 20, 2012 in Blog, Encouragement | 9 comments

Ok, God, I’m Listening

Prayer with a friend stopped short when I received a call from the school secretary saying, “Justin was in an accident during gym class.” Racing for the soccer ball in a one-on-one game against time, my eleven-year old collided heads with another boy. Arriving at the nurse’s office, my son lay flopped on her bench with an icepack to the back of his head, eyes glazed. The doctor said he...

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Prayers for the Undeserving

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Blog, Devotional, Poetry | 5 comments

Prayers for the Undeserving

“A new command I give you: Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 As I have loved you. You must love one another. Quite the request, Lord.  It was in your heart all along, wasn’t it?  “Love my people.  Do unto others.  Feed my lambs.” It’s a breeze to love you, Lord, so perfect and kind.  But people? Even the best pastors, leaders,...

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Can-Do Attitude

Posted by on Dec 5, 2011 in Blog, Poetry | 4 comments

Can-Do Attitude

The power of positive thinking jumps to a whole new level when we add the Christ-factor. “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Phil 4:13  When we’re in His will, He strengthens us to do everything.  What could be more positive? Some say, “I know He wants us to love all people, even difficult people, and to praise him in the midst of all circumstances, even...

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The Big Fail

Posted by on Nov 9, 2011 in Blog, Devotional | 0 comments

The Big Fail

“Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another of the disciples.  That other disciple was acquainted with the high priest, so he was allowed to enter the high priest’s courtyard with Jesus.  Peter had to stay outside the gate. Then the disciple who knew the high priest spoke to the woman watching at the gate, and she let Peter in.  The woman asked Peter, “You’re not one of that man’s...

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A Time To Die?

Posted by on Oct 7, 2011 in Blog, Devotional | 0 comments

A Time To Die?

Leaves litter the ground, reminding me how seasons bleed, one into the next, as quick as a blink, while God waits for us to catch new vision. I kick back on the swing, crunching my feet in fresh crisps of color as I mull over memories of my dear Aunt Shirley.  How strange I can’t call her anymore. As sudden as a Minnesota temperature drop, her brain aneurism leaves my own brain reeling. I...

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