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I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Tag Archives: prayer
Weaponizing Words
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NLT) We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. My best weapons? Prayer and the Bible. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is … Continue reading
Students of Prayer
Prayer is practiced together. We are all students, learning from others when we pray together. We are all teachers, instructing by example when we pray together. Acts 1:14 (NIV) They all joined together constantly in prayer.
God Can Help with That
Romans 8:26 (NIV) The Spirit helps us in our weakness. Be specific, God can help: Help this child learn to read. Help math make sense. Help him pay attention in class. Help her make friends. Help them … Continue reading
Call Ahead
Psalm 34:7 (ERV) The Lord’s angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them. As you pray for the schools God puts on your heart, picture an angel army setting up camp around the building. Put … Continue reading
Back to School
How do (or did) you prepare for the startup of school after the summer break? Shop for clothes Enforce bedtime Stock up on school supplies Pray Pray? It’s an act of preparation, not a last resort. Mom’s … Continue reading
Overcome Evil with Prayer
Lord, we pray for those whose hearts are inclined to evil, those who even now are plotting death and destruction. Transform their hearts of stone. Fill them with hope instead of despair. Turn their thoughts from death to life, … Continue reading
Rigor? Simple, Not Easy
Prayer and Bible study–both take work. The enemy says, “It’s too hard. You failed. Give up.” God says, “Don’t give up. It’s a start, not a failure.”
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Substitute Rigor
When I read books about the Bible and books about prayer, I’m substituting someone else’s rigor for my own. The best way to get better at Bible study and prayer is to do it myself.
My Prayers Lack Rigor
Yesterday’s thought was on rigor in Bible study. Today’s is on rigor in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Yes, my prayers lack rigor. Let me count the ways: I forget to pray. I pray and forget … Continue reading
God Gets My Words
I confess, Lord, that I don’t always catch the proper meaning of your Word. You never miss the true meaning of my words. For that, I’m grateful.