PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• In a moment of crisis, it’s easy to turn to God and beg for help. Even in not-so-critical moments, we often turn to Him and ask Him to intervene in situations. While those prayers are important, there’s a two-part process to those kinds of prayers and the second half often comes in a breath of, “Oh, thank God,” as we … Continue reading 11.1.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: The Second Part of Our Prayers
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Today, as you pray, thank God for being bigger than our fears (1 John 4:4) and Jesus for being the very author of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)! Ask the Holy Spirit to help you embrace the power of His promises, love, and self-control when you feel threatened by fears and doubts! Continue reading 8.15.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Faith Over Fear
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• I was 16 or 17 years old when my friend Carrie and I decided we were old enough and (BWHAHAHAHAHA!!!!) sophisticated enough to go out for afternoon tea. There was a gorgeous old Victorian house that had been converted into a very charming tea shop and we were excited to try it. As I pulled my car into the gravel … Continue reading 7.17.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: A Tree Stump & A Buick
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• So it sounds like Papa John’s has some issues. If you haven’t heard the story yet, the founder made some disparaging comments and resigned from the board. In the aftermath, Papa John’s is doing damage control as schools, universities, and professional sports teams around the country sever relationships with the company. One offensive word has sent this international company into … Continue reading 7.14.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: A Higher Standard
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• In all the universe, I cannot fathom a more beautifully perfect sight than the Northern Lights. I’ve never seen them in person, but I’m fascinated by them. I think they must be the most beautiful reflection of God’s creative genius. Seeing them in person is at the top of my travel dream-list. Someday… That’s not really the point of today’s … Continue reading 7.7.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: An Ongoing Reflection of God’s Timing
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• I have a terrible memory with one exception. I have a great memory for random bits of useless trivia that I can’t possibly use in everyday life. And today, I’m sharing one random bit of useless trivia with you… When the starfish eats, it pushes its stomach out of its body and wraps it around whatever food it plans to … Continue reading 6.25.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: The Creativity of God
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• This morning, I read Proverbs 14:9 NLT, which says, “Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.” I know I’ve read this verse before but it was one of those times that reading it again gave me a new pause for thought. Let’s break this verse into two parts, starting with “fools make fun of … Continue reading 4.28.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Laughing at Sin
