Prayer

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When The Prayer of Desperation Becomes Through the Roof Prayer

I can’t imagine the difficulty of life-long illness or a prolonged physical problem. My shattered finger several years ago was bad enough. I’m left-handed but, with my right hand in a cast, I had difficulty putting my hair into a ponytail, zipping pants, and buttoning shirts. It was miserable. Although it was temporary, the experience …

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How to Pray Scripture for Ukraine and Eastern Europe

After the recent invasion of Ukraine, you, like many of us, may wonder how to pray for Ukraine. Maybe you wonder how to pray for all the nations in Eastern Europe, or how to pray Scripture for Ukraine and Eastern Europe. This politics-free prayer guide includes expressed needs from leaders inside Eastern European nations. How …

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If Nothing is Impossible For God, Why Can’t I See It?

Sam Wiley was my farm manager and “do everything” person for twenty-eight years. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met and a secret romantic. Sam brought me more flowers than any other man, although he picked them all from my yard. He loved children and animals and gardening. Unfortunately, Sam believed there …

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The Prayer Walk and the One With Whom God Wants to Talk

A surprising but sweet thing happened yesterday. Eight Days of Hope training is this week. It began last night. I wanted to prayer walk the building and the apartments where the trainees would stay before it started. As usual, I put out a call on social media for help. I can usually get volunteers, but not this time.  …

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