Empty Chairs . . . Some years Thanksgiving is harder to celebrate than other years. I love the turkey, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, dressing, and green bean casserole. I embrace the cooler weather, gold and garnet leaves, and the almost naked trees, and I love gathering with family and friends–whoever can come. Yet, there have been many years when I’ve …
Using the Names of God and Jesus to Help You Pray with Power
I don’t think the world has ever collectively felt the need to pray as we do now. Perhaps in past war times, depressions, or other pandemics, but not in recent decades. So many need our prayers. Governing authorities from our local and state governments to our federal law makers need prayer. Our neighbors, friends, and coworker need our prayers. It’s …
How Jesus Taught Us To Pray
Do you ever need to be encouraged to pray? I do. I mean, I pray all the time. I talk to God all through my day, but I must confess, I do have days when I don’t feel my prayers worthy or that they make much difference. And at one time in my life, after a great disappointment in …
When God Tells You to Be Patient
[Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!] Has God ever told you to be patient? It’s not the words we usually want to hear. Patience means you need to wait. I’m not a fan of waiting anymore than any of you reading this. It’s just not in our nature! None of us want to be told to wait. We want …
You Don’t Have to be Strong
Why do we make strength such a big deal? Why do we want to be strong? When I was in sixth grade, I could beat all the boys (except one) arm wrestling with our left arms. I was left handed. (Smile). Ernest Torres was the one boy who beat me every time, even though he was not left handed. He …