It’s easy to realize we need to pray more, but how often do you find yourself kneeling beside your bed, hands folded … and nothing comes out of your mouth? Or do you just spout off items like you’re reading a grocery list? We’ve heard that we can just talk to God like we’re talkingContinueContinue reading “The Patterns of Prayer”
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The Purpose of Prayer
We know that prayer is an edict, an expression, and an exchange, now let’s look at what it accomplishes. Prayer transports us into the presence of God. What we need more than anything else – more than money, a new job, or healing – is God Himself. If I have Jesus, I have all IContinueContinue reading “The Purpose of Prayer”
The Power of Prayer
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com How often have we heard (or said), “I’ll pray; I’m sorry I can’t do more”? Here’s the thing, though, prayer is the single most important thing we can do to combat worry – in our own lives and the lives of others. Prayer is foundational to the Christian life,ContinueContinue reading “The Power of Prayer”
Communication–Anchor Series #3
My grandparents planned a whole Junior Seamanship Course for us that summer—certificate and all. Part of the course was learning all of the sailing terminology and being able to respond appropriately to my grandfather’s commands whether we were in the middle of the ocean or sailing into our assigned slip at the marina. Communication wasContinueContinue reading “Communication–Anchor Series #3”
How Big Is Your Cross?
How big is your cross? Depends on your proximity. If you’re close, your cross is big. If you’re far away, your cross is small. In our oversized, bigger-is-better world, we equate size with greatness. But here’s the thing, sometimes we just need to get closer in order for it to be bigger. When we getContinueContinue reading “How Big Is Your Cross?”
The Loneliness in Suffering
The thing with trials is that they are compounded by loneliness. Many trials are so individualized that no one can fully share in the suffering with you. No one else feels exactly the same way you do. No one else responds the same way to similar events. No one else can bear the weight ofContinueContinue reading “The Loneliness in Suffering”
Bethany LaShell 