Tag Archives: Prayer
Review of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
I don’t like other people telling me what God is saying to me. I will discern God’s messages by myself, thank you. So I was very skeptical years ago when good friends of mine presented me with a copy of Young’s … Continue reading
A Hundred Reasons to Cry or Smile by Betty Mason Arthurs
I love to stare at this photo of my grandson, Preston, and the family dog, Ella, who sleeps with him each night. Like most dogs, she’s a goofy friend whose energetic play brings smiles and laughter to all of … Continue reading
My Dog Keeps Me on My Knees
I have to admit, when I am on my knees praying I don’t stay very long as it hurts my knees. It’s down, a few words, and up as quickly as possible. While on my knees in this humbled position, … Continue reading
Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs
Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs Once again we are a nation in mourning. We mourn over the horrific mass shooting and killing of the innocent Americans enjoying a night out at an Orlando nightclub. … Continue reading
Some Things I Don’t Understand
(This article by Kitty Chappell was first published in The Sierra Star, Oakhurst, California on May 5, 1994 in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer) I have driven automobiles for over 40 years and I still don’t understand how their … Continue reading
When We Think We Are Failures
I come to You this morning, Lord, as a failure—one who can’t get the job done. I’ve failed at the social media/blog stuff—I’ve failed at revealing you to others. My heart is broken. You take failures, don’t You, Lord? I’m … Continue reading
Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs
Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs A ceramic plaque on my refrigerator has this above quote. How can anyone deny that life is fragile? One day your beloved family member can be diagnosed with cancer and faces … Continue reading
The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
I’m repulsed by news of terrorist attacks—bloodthirsty zealots torturing, beheading, or blowing up human beings who do not embrace their worldview. Whenever I think of our world’s volatile condition, two verses of Scripture come to my mind: “For our struggle … Continue reading