Tag Archives: Prayer

Review of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

I don’t like other people telling me what God is saying to me. I will discern God’s messages by myself, thank you. So I was very skeptical years ago when good friends of mine presented me with a copy of Young’s … Continue reading →

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A Hundred Reasons to Cry or Smile by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

  I love to stare at this photo of my grandson, Preston, and the family dog, Ella, who sleeps with him each night. Like most dogs, she’s a goofy friend whose energetic play brings smiles and laughter to all of … Continue reading →

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My Dog Keeps Me on My Knees

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

I have to admit, when I am on my knees praying I don’t stay very long as it hurts my knees. It’s down, a few words, and up as quickly as possible. While on my knees in this humbled position, … Continue reading →

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When You Long to Escape

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

Some days I dream about escaping. I picture myself at the Hotel del Coronado (“the Del”) on the southern California coast for three days. By myself. The dream is most vivid seconds before I open the door for the first … Continue reading →

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Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs Once again we are a nation in mourning. We mourn over the horrific mass shooting and killing of the innocent Americans enjoying a night out at an Orlando nightclub. … Continue reading →

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Prayerfully Paying Bills

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

It’s my turn to post today, so I thought I’d tell you about how I pay bills. I mean, it’s not earth-shaking or anything, but it may include one element some folks leave out. Whenever I sit down at my computer … Continue reading →

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Some Things I Don’t Understand

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

(This article by Kitty Chappell was first published in The Sierra Star, Oakhurst, California on May 5, 1994 in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer) I have driven automobiles for over 40 years and I still don’t understand how their … Continue reading →

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When We Think We Are Failures

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

I come to You this morning, Lord, as a failure—one who can’t get the job done. I’ve failed at the social media/blog stuff—I’ve failed at revealing you to others. My heart is broken. You take failures, don’t You, Lord? I’m … Continue reading →

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Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on July 14, 2015 by

Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs A ceramic plaque on my refrigerator has this above quote. How can anyone deny that life is fragile? One day your beloved family member can be diagnosed with cancer and faces … Continue reading →

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck  

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

I’m repulsed by news of terrorist attacks—bloodthirsty zealots torturing, beheading, or blowing up human beings who do not embrace their worldview. Whenever I think of our world’s volatile condition, two verses of Scripture come to my mind: “For our struggle … Continue reading →

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