Pursuing Prayer
Ten Ways We Can Pray for the President
Can you imagine being President of the United States of America? What an incredible feat, one with much scrutiny and criticism. It is said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” That seems to be an understatement for a president. I cannot even imagine the weight, whether we like the person or not. George Washington said,…
Read More4 Reasons to Pray for Our Leaders
Many of us know the Bible tells us to pray for our leaders. But in taking a closer look at 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT), a couple of things stood out to me–actually 4 reasons to pray for our leaders. The verse says: “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God…
Read MoreThe Most Important Thing
Greetings, Friends! It’s a beautiful but busy season. Our schedule and our mind is often full. We can get distracted during the holiday season and neglect the most important thing, when perhaps we need it the most. Sometimes it’s hard to sit still to pray, let alone even to think of what to pray. But…
Read MoreDon’t Stop Now
The election is finally over. I don’t know about you, but I’m emotionally exhausted. We prayed hard, and some got what they prayed for, some did not. That’s why I write today, to encourage you, whichever you are. Don’t stop trusting God now! As my son-in-law reminded me: Put not your trust in princes, in…
Read MoreOverwhelmed?
Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed lately? Sometimes things just seem to be too much. Whether due to physical ailments, financial or relational situations, our to-do lists running off the page, or the state of our country and world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Many things seem out of our control, and it can discourage and…
Read MoreOur God is a Mighty Fortress
What does it mean that God is a mighty fortress? While I appreciate hymns very much, I like the simpler language and musical style of the contemporary Christian music. However, at a recent writers conference, the old hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” was sung, which I hadn’t heard in a long time. It…
Read MoreKeep Praying
What do we do when life is messed up? What do we do when things seem worse instead of better? Life can be that way sometimes. Jesus told us in the world we would have troubles, and that He would overcome (John 16:33). But what do we do in the meantime? It’s interesting to look…
Read MoreIs There Hope for America?
Hi Friends, Do you ever feel discouraged or hopeless for America? There sure is a whole lot of crazy going on. Is there hope for America? Is there anything we can do, or have things gone too far? For sure, we are in a spiritual war, as it says in Ephesians 6:12 – For we…
Read MoreRevival?
Could I be gut honest for a moment? Many of us have been praying for awakening and revival for a long time. As our nation grows spiritually darker, the need for renewal blazes brighter. What’s being called a revival broke out at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, on February 8, 2023. As of this writing,…
Read MoreRe-imagine Prayer
Here we are–already past Thanksgiving and on to Christmas (well, some of you were on to Christmas before Thanksgiving). I hope you found many blessings for which to give thanks to the Lord. One of the things I was blessed with recently is the opportunity to be interviewed on the Reimagine Network. It got me…
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