Would we pray more if we knew they were prayers to unleash God’s power in our lives, our family, and in the world? Because we need reminding how God’s supernatural ability far outweighs human efforts.
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Celebrating Freedom
It’s July in the USA, and there are signs everywhere proclaiming and celebrating freedom. This year I pondered freedom, its meanings and applications. I decided the quip “I don’t think it means what you think
Read moreWe Are His Witnesses
In a criminal trial, the influence of a witness can turn a case in a different direction. The witness can bring forth evidence convincing a judge or jury that an individual is guilty or that
Read moreA Forest’s Song
I will sing a forest’s song. Let every creature praise his holy name. Let the heavens be glad, let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult,
Read more6 Tips for Summer Soul Care
Summer invites us to linger longer on the front porch or back deck. A glass of iced tea or lemonade and we’re all set. Summertime welcomes us to pause from the hectic pace. It beckons
Read moreGod’s Strength—Our Hope
God’s strength, our hope—a promise for the present When needs overwhelm with no answers in sight, look to Yahweh-Jireh, Yahweh Provides. If control disappears and power eludes, trust in El-Shaddai, God Almighty. Because
Read moreSeth Cook–Joyous Giant
He was full of life … He may have been short in stature, but he was a giant (as shared by Seth’s dad, Kyle Cook, to reporter Carol Smith in the Seattle PI). Seth Cook I
Read moreA Hole in Every Man
There is a hole in every man An aching for the perfect land A longing for the One who heals Whose hand creates, whose heart feels He is Emanuel, the God with us He’s with
Read moreFinding God’s Presence in Our Praise
The spirit of the Lord is here. Worship in His presence. . . Seek, and you shall find Him Praise and worship affect my spiritual well-being and restore my soul. Although I’m reminded how the
Read moreThrough It All
The world stopped along with my husband’s heart. Yet, love surrounded us through it all. With one voice mail and a call to church, support appeared at the hospital before we arrived. Waiting, praying,
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