Does God hear when He says no to our prayers? In the past, I’ve felt disappointed because my prayers went unanswered, or so I thought. Years of praying for unresolved relational issues made me heavy-hearted. I’d wept and prayed, while the person I prayed for was...
Jesus
Why Now?
Mom’s fall happened at a bad time. With three grandchildren visiting, Mom to care for, and a lack of sleep, now (Saturday afternoon) did not seem a good time to cope with a fall. The next morning at 4:30 a.m. Mom was in pain, so an ER visit was necessary. I called my...
Friends Who Pray
My broccoli and cheese soup and hibiscus water were great, but my heart was heavy. Lack of sleep, worry, and failure was my focus. I had struggled to pray earlier that morning, but I was too weary. I desperately needed to talk to a friend. My phone rang. I sighed in...
April Fools
April 1st is the day when fooling others is fun. This day, a practical joke is played followed by an amused prankster yelling, “April fools!” These jokes are harmless and are enjoyed by many. Samson, a Nazarite from birth, liked playing jokes. His vow required no...
Alive
I once was dead. Fearful, restless, and dissatisfied, I searched for life. I’d heard powerful preaching, but faith eluded me. Many trips to the altar waiting to “feel” saved left me void of salvation. Finally, I surrendered with an unspoken plea, Lord if you don’t...
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