PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• The other day, we talked about that game from elementary school where you whisper something to one person, then they whisper to another, and so on. By the time the whisper gets around the room, it’s entirely different from the original statement. It’s a powerful lesson on the impact of sharing secrets, how words get misinterpreted, and the danger of … Continue reading 5.22.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Gossip and Rumors
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• We just finished a Bible study at church based on Lysa TerKeurst’s book, “It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way.” In her video teaching, she uses James 1:2-3 which says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” Our class agreed with her that … Continue reading 5.19.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: The Joy of Trials
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Proverbs 3:13 says, “Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding…” If you move on to chapter four, Solomon wrote, “Listen, sons, to a father’s discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,” (Proverbs 4:1). Then, in 4:5, he begins again on the importance of wisdom, “Get wisdom, get understanding; don’t forget or turn away … Continue reading 5.11.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Wisdom of the Ages
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Luke 18:1 says, “Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up.” The passage goes on with Jesus sharing a parable about a persistent woman who relentlessly put her case before the judge before he eventually ruled in her favor. It’s hard to pray repeatedly for the same thing. In these … Continue reading 5.10.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Keep Praying
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• I’m reading a book called “Handle with Prayer,” by Charles Stanley. He wrote, “Our prayers are the link between God’s inexhaustible resources and people’s needs.” Woah. That little sentence packs a powerful punch, doesn’t it?! When it comes to powerful prayer, my go-to verse has always been James 5:16b. But let’s read a bit more today. Verses 16-18 say, “Confess … Continue reading 4.9.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: The Power of Prayer
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Prayers are being heard and answered! Please forgive the tardy update. While I’ve been posting updates on my personal Facebook page, I failed to update this one. I know from comments that some of you who may be strangers to my family have paused and prayed for my son and our family. Charlie woke up around 8 this morning and … Continue reading 3.26.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Prayers are Being Answered
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• I’m asking for your prayers today. I need a swat team of prayer warriors covering my son. He fell on a skateboard on Sunday and broke his elbow. He had surgery yesterday afternoon, but complications have put him in ICU. He’s on a respirator and I’ve never been more terrified in my life. My son’s dad and I have wrestled … Continue reading 3.26.19 Praise & Prayer Prompt: PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED
