Tag Archives: Prayer
Finding Hope In Struggles
“I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent against you.” Joel 2:25 “Even when I don’t see it, you’re working.Even when I don’t … Continue reading
God Remembers
The other day I read the story of Hannah in the Bible. It’s found in 1 Samuel, chapter one. Hannah loved God but was childless. We’ve discussed this before, but being childless in ancient culture was seen as a curse. … Continue reading
Advent Devotions (Day 7) | A Strong Tower
From the ends of the earth I call to you,I call as my heart grows faint;lead me to the rock that is higher than I.3 For you have been my refuge,a strong tower against the foe[1] Read Psalm 46 and 61 … Continue reading
Does God Answer Prayer?
Our family went to Hershey Park for a weekend getaway a few years ago. If you’ve gone before, you know that they have Hershey characters that also act as tools to determine a child’s height so they know what kind … Continue reading
What Pain Teaches Us
I was listening to The Holy Post Podcast last week when one of the hosts, Skye Jethani, told of a book, The Gift of Pain, written by Phillip Yancy and Paul Brand. Dr. Brand is a world-renowned surgeon who grew … Continue reading
Standing By the Tent
In Exodus 33:7-14, we read a brief description of the Tent that Moses pitched outside the Israelite camp. This Tent was called The Tent of Meeting. It was where Moses would go to speak with God and learn God’s guidance. … Continue reading
Seeking The Welfare of Our Nation
Today, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of The United States of America. There are many in our community who will celebrate the incoming President. There are many others who would’ve liked a different outcome. As Americans, … Continue reading
Wesley Covenant Prayer
This prayer of John Wesley has been on my heart for a while. I wanted to share it with you (The language has been updated a bit). I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you … Continue reading
Praying The Scriptures: Colossians
One of the best ways that we can pray is to pray the Scriptures. After all, they are the Word of God. We can pray these truths in our own lives and in the lives of those around us. In … Continue reading
Book Review: Prayer
I’ve had several books that I am working on this month and I’ve finished them all about the same time. This book, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller is the latest. Keller, as many of you … Continue reading
Exiled Community 