Last month I was challenged with the idea of writing a love letter to God. I'm not sure what prompted the thought, but it didn't go away easily. Pretty soon I was pondering what I would write. And I also pondered: Why would you want to write a love letter to God? There are firsts in your life that you don't forget. One of them is the first time you get an "I like you" note from a boy in grade … [Read more...] about 5 Beautiful Benefits of Writing A Love Letter to God
Prayer
7 Creative Ways to Pray
The power of prayer is something in which I strongly believe. God has answered so many of my prayers and the prayers of my husband and family that I can't help but believe in the power of prayer. But honestly, I can get a little distracted with my own thoughts during prayer if I'm not careful. Does that every happen to you? Good. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Having guides or methods to … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways to Pray
6 Places to Pray in Everyday Life
God has been speaking to my heart about spending time with Him in my current stage of life. Usually when the Holy Spirit is whispering to me about something, then I share it with you because I've found that if I'm dealing with an issue, often other folks are dealing with it too. I really do believe God loves it when we spend individual, undivided time in prayer with Him. Time that is specifically … [Read more...] about 6 Places to Pray in Everyday Life
Teaching Kids to Pray Beyond Bedtime
Praying at bedtime is a wonderful way to build a prayer routine that lasts for a lifetime. The quiet and still moments just before drifting off to sleep are a wonderful time of day for a child to remember the love of the heavenly Father and their earthly parents. But teaching children to pray beyond nighttime requires a little more intention. How can we teach our children that praying isn’t only … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids to Pray Beyond Bedtime
A Prayer for Election Day
Election day ushers in a new era for the nation of America. No matter your chosen candidate or stance on a particular issue, this day hosts a tension all its own. The winds of change blow in, swaying opinions and stirring ideas. Many times those winds feel like hurricanes and tornados, allowing the storm to take captive our thoughts and transform them into worries and fears. Whether local, state … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Election Day
Free Printable Prayer Journal
Yesterday I had the privilege of leading a prayer journaling session at the Church Next Door in Galloway, OH. The theme of this event was Oasis: A Place for Women to Be Refreshed. The three hour event consisted of a prayer walk, breakout sessions, fresh veggies, fruit, cheese, and fruit-infused waters, worship and a closing session by Pastor Jennifer Jackson. I loved every moment of the time we … [Read more...] about Free Printable Prayer Journal
A Prayer of Protection
Someone close to me experiences terrible nightmares on occasion. The dreams include dreadful accidents of all kinds and when details are relayed about these times, I shudder. I've received emails from readers who have written about things that have happened to them and my mind can't even wrap around all it has taken for them to survive. Today I wanted to offer a prayer of protection. Simple words … [Read more...] about A Prayer of Protection
A Prayer of Praise for Joy
It's day 3 of the Praise Him Anyway Bible reading challenge and I am loving this month's challenge! I know, I say that every month, but it's true! Today's reading of Psalm 30 set the tone for my day and of course, I had episodes. Did you have episodes? Episodes when I was challenged to praise because of temporary circumstances. One of those was an unexpected bill of $500. I know- that's nothing to … [Read more...] about A Prayer of Praise for Joy