Category Archives: Prayer
How to Pray
The Lord’s Prayer: ‘This, then, is how you should pray:
“Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.”
a simple reminder…
A simple reminder about praying -
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“Our Father in heaven . . .
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Pray 4 our leadership
I understand that our government is currently tackling some very tough issues for our nation. However, it is obvious that the split by parties has identified a true weakness of our current system. It has become a “he said – she said” party in Washington lately as the President rallies for votes and support on Healthcare. Continue reading
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so that your prayers may not be hindered…
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect . . . and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. – 1 Peter 3:7 Continue reading
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an interview with Rick Warren
This blog includes a documented short interview with Rick Warren, author of “Purpose Driven Life” and pastor of the very well known large “Saddleback Church” in California.
People ask me what is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is . . .
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What if Jesus came to visit you?
Let’s just assume that Jesus could just stop by and visit you on any single day. He just casually walked up to your front door and rang the bell. Or He just happened to walk up the stairs of your house and knocked on your bedroom door. You respond by opening the door, and then what? Continue reading
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Another prayer reminder
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles. -Psalm 34:6 Continue reading
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A New Year’s Prayer
Need a prayer for the New Year? Here’s a great one: Psalm 119:33-40 33 Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your … Continue reading
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For unto us…
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 Continue reading
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Praise Receipts
Recently, a church member came to me and informed me that she received a blessing from praying to the Lord on a day when she vowed only to “Give Thanks to the Lord” and to ask for nothing in return. I thought to myself – wow!, when we truly commit to doing God’s Will, and ask nothing in return, we in fact DO receive something in return – a mighty blessing. Continue reading
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