prayer
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Be Still, AND Know…
This has been on my mind for several days, and I think it’s an important topic to address. It’s this idea of “clearing your mind” during forms of prayer or meditation. Some even claim that there are benefits and insights… Continue reading
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Beautiful Burdens
Life gets heavy. There’s just a lot to carry sometimes, and the weight of it all can seem overwhelming. I don’t know about you, but sometimes my mind will race from one burden to another. I don’t believe that I’m… Continue reading
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Sweet Kitty
I had only been here two weeks when she came up to me as I picked up large fallen branches outside our rental home. We were new to Oak Ridge, and the many tress in our back yard stretched higher… Continue reading
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Prayers that Bloom
Have you ever forgotten to pray for someone after they asked you for prayer? I have. Oftentimes, since I know that I might forget, I pray the moment I receive their request. Sometimes, though, the prayer-need requires on-going attention. So… Continue reading
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I Have No Words… Neither Does He.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not necessarily confident when I pray out loud in front of a group of people. It’s as though I cannot find the “right” words. I tend to focus more on the fact that… Continue reading
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A Prayer of Psalm 1
Psalm 1:1-6 1Blessed is the onewho does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners takeor sit in the company of mockers Father, thank You for Your blessings. My desire is to walk with You… Continue reading
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Don’t Just Stand There, W.A.I.T. (and 4 Ways to Do It)
It was around 2:30 am when I woke up wondering when I’d find out if an insurance claim I recently submitted was going to be approved. I had finally gathered all the required documents they asked for and had submitted… Continue reading