by Joanne | Jul 21, 2013 | Prayer
In his book, “Prayer: Does It Make A Difference”, Philip Yancey included this Franciscan Benediction: May God bless you with discomfort At easy easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships So that you may live deep within your heart. May God...
by Joanne | Jul 14, 2013 | Prayer
Father, We pray that your church would be unified in love and purpose. Teach us how to sow seeds of peace and harmony. Help us to overcome trouble, not by blaming others, but by counting on you! Help us to resolve our differences lovingly, so that unbelievers would be...
by Joanne | Jul 8, 2013 | Prayer
There is a game that I like to play. In my mind, I transport myself to another time & place with this simple statement…. “This time last week, last month, a year ago I was (insert activity here).” Today was a trip back into time for me. This time...
by Joanne | Jul 7, 2013 | Prayer
Today is Sunday, the first day of a new week. May this be our prayer this week! O Spirit of God, we ask you to help orient all our actions by your inspirations, carry them on by your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may always begin from you and...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2013 | Prayer
In reading a book on Revelation, I was reminded of this verse: “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. ….I will also write on him my new name.”...
by Joanne | Jun 16, 2013 | Prayer
I have loved the teaching of Chuck Swindoll for years. I thought this was a beautiful prayer to share today on Father’s Day. A Prayer for Fathers by Charles R. Swindoll A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. God...
