Many of us think of prayer as formal or daunting, yet prayer is truly simple. Prayer is talking with God. Just start talking with Him anywhere, at any time, just as if he was sitting right beside you! Let's get real, he already knows what is on your mind! After all, he did … [Read more...] about Prayer is Talking to God
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Prayer in America and Prayer Shaming
Why is prayer in American under attack? Do Americans seem increasingly intolerant of prayer? Prayer has generally been considered to be a kind, considerate act. In my lifetime most people, even those who do not believe in Jesus, nor in the effectiveness of prayer would agree … [Read more...] about Prayer in America and Prayer Shaming
Shelves – A Poem from Prison
The is the fourth poem in my series entitled Poems from Prison. This poem is one of my favorites. I've typed it exactly as handwritten by Somer Erickson. She penned this poem and many others while she was in jail, participating in a faith based program for inmates. The … [Read more...] about Shelves – A Poem from Prison
Bible Verses for the Sick
Sickness has many forms -physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Your prayers are precious to God and a vital way to bless others. Below are the top Bible verses to pray for someone who is sick. Whether for ourselves or interceding for others, God calls us to pray in all … [Read more...] about Bible Verses for the Sick
Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
I volunteer with a Prison ministry through which I have met many fascinating and extraordinary inmates. The author of this poem and the other poems in my series entitled Poems from Prison is one of those inmates. (see below for more background information.) I pray … [Read more...] about Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
Fallen Angels- A Poem from Prison
Everyone was wearing all white, except for the volunteers. It was a familiar scene, spirit filled to be sure as a few inmates stood before the group each reciting a Bible verse they had carefully memorized, hiding God's word in their hearts. Then an unexpected and glorious … [Read more...] about Fallen Angels- A Poem from Prison