We landed on Friday, Bible Challenge Readers! I hope you'll find a minute to check in and know that I am praying for you today. Yesterday I received an email from a dear one whose heart is hurting so. Her struggles are common to many of us. Her pain is frequently born by everyday world-weary travelers. At times of this nature, I don't feel that my words can carry enough weight to … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Hurting Hearts
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5 Awesome Books on Prayer
Reading has always been a delight for me from the time I learned to read. Today I'd like to refer you to some of the best books on prayer I've read. Prayer is one topic I never tire of reading about! I simply never get tired of reading about answered prayers, thoughts on prayer or devotional prayers. (Some of you are thinking right now: How does this girl focus long enough to pray? I can't follow … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Books on Prayer
Smelling Circles Around Prayer
I have a confession to make. As much as I love reading books, I rarely buy books. As a blogger, my reviews are greatly appreciated and most of the books I read, I get for free. (Yes, I'm frugal- mom to 7, remember? :) ) I first heard of the book, The Circle Maker, back in February, and the person recommending it knows books. I had no idea that the book had been on New York Times' Bestseller … [Read more...] about Smelling Circles Around Prayer
Prayer Changes Marriages
About six years ago, the first time I began to pray for my awesome husband every day was when I read Stormie Omartian's book, The Power of a Praying Wife. The "Power of a Praying" book series transformed my prayer life in many ways, but the most specific change I remember was prayer for my husband. At the time I began reading this book, my husband, Matt, was working night shift as he had for … [Read more...] about Prayer Changes Marriages