Tag: christian prayer

  • I Want to be Right! – Encouragement for Today

    I Want to be Right! – Encouragement for Today

    “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”  Romans 1:17 My desire to be right is strong. Something in me always wants to prove my point, not make mistakes or let others…

  • There’s power in the prayer

    There’s power in the prayer

    So now what about when God tells us, ‘yes?’ A few weeks ago, I was inspired to tell you about God telling me ‘no’ to something I at one point prayed enthusiastically for. I never thought it would be almost as difficult as when he said, ‘yes.’You’ve probably seen the film […] Click here to…

  • The Family That Prays Together…

    The Family That Prays Together…

    My younger sister, Lauren, and her husband, Scott, pulled up to my house in their 18-year-old car, their belongings piled high in the backseat. I took a deep breath and walked to the door to greet them, trying to push aside the worries that had besieged me since I’d […] Click here to view original…

  • Resurrecting the Hopeless

    “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” So they rolled the stone aside… Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, […] Click here to view original web…