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Does God Answer Prayers Randomly?

A week ago I received a prayer request from a friend who is a doctor in northern India. It happened that her email came through at 4:18 AM. I woke up at just that time and heard the signal that … Continue reading

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Wait

What does this word mean to you? My husband has been known to intercept a long queue (people waiting in line) and ask if he can step in because he doesn’t like to wait. He usually gets a smile but … Continue reading

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God’s Prayer Requests

Listening to God and talking to Him seem to gain a renewed sense of mystery and privilege this week as we remember the price God paid to open this line of communication for us. God not only initiates prayer by … Continue reading

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Do Our Prayers Reflect Our Core Beliefs?

I remember walking home with a cross culture worker in an Eastern country. The people who attended the prayer meeting were preparing for life work that would put their very lives at stake. As I reflected on the evening of praise … Continue reading

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A Receipt for a Prayer

I got an email this week telling me that a friend of mine and her ten year old daughter had chosen a personal scripture verse to use as a prayer for each of their family members and “others” who they … Continue reading

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Where to Start

by Shirlee Vandegrift Heavenly Father, I come before You not knowing how to pray, or where to start. You are so big and I am so small. You are so powerful and am so weak. You are so truthful and … Continue reading

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God Is Paying Attention!

We had a first time attendee in our prayer group this week. He is a middle-aged man with prophetic gifts. The group is led by a grandmother in her 80’s. This grandmother poured out her heart’s concern regarding her grandson who … Continue reading

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Like a Fragrant Offering

by Jean Roesler As a runner, I eagerly await the day when the cool crisp air of the fall season will replace the hot and humid air of summer. Morning runs bring on a refreshing vigor and an appreciation for … Continue reading

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A Kind and Giving Father

by Shirlee Vandegrift Kind and Giving Father, We are a country based on Your principles. The beginning words of the Declaration of Independence includes the sentence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that … Continue reading

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Faith Like a Child’s

by Jean Roesler In a sermon recently, we were reminded that we are to have faith like that of a child. Faith that is trusting, just as a child trusts a father’s voice when he calls her to come to … Continue reading

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