Fried Brain
Have you ever had one of those brain-fry moments when nothing new can be learned or decided upon and nothing old can be recalled? I'm having one of those episodes right now. So much new information to learn at my job; formats, policies, names, locations, deadlines, personalities, campaigns, etc. Lord, I'm 44 and I know you can teach an old dog new tricks, but I do need a little extra assistance!
Pray to the Father
During the thirty-three years Jesus spent on this earth, He spent a lot of time praying to His Father, and He instructed us to do the same. Notice He didn’t tell us to pray to Him (Jesus); He told us to pray to the Father in His (Jesus’) name. There’s a difference, and sometimes we miss it.
Stillness in the Chaos
Stillness. The trees in the forest on a humid summer’s day echo the stillness of the earth. It’s peaceful, tranquil, relaxing and quiet. Yet, in the 21st century, stillness is almost unheard of. The modern family is employed by demanding, stressful jobs, has one or two kids in one or two extra-curricular sports or activities and is busy trying to juggle the responsibilities of home ownership, a declining economy and marriage. And the juggle is becoming a struggle.
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We Get to be Co-Sufferers
Though I count it a great privilege to pray for the many needs that are sent my way via email or other means, there are times I feel overwhelmed at the magnitude of suffering endured by my fellow believers around the globe. The old saying that the devil never takes a vacation is certainly true, and yet.
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Porch Swing Retreat
One of my favorite prayer and meditation locations is my old-fashioned porch swing. Often I do too much of the talking and not enough listening when I visit with God, so during this time of refreshing I just try to quiet my thoughts to get in touch with God's will for my life at this point in my journey.
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