Tag Archives: Prayer

When It Is Not Well

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Julia

It’s been a tough couple of weeks. Well, honestly I’ve spent much of this year riding the roller coaster from discouragement, uncertainty, anger, and pain to hope, optimism and faith and back around again. The most recent instance has just … Continue reading →

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The Word: Psalm 32

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Julia

I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately and given that today was communion Sunday when we remember the forgiveness we Christians have been shown by God, this Psalm seems like the perfect thing to share today. Psalm 32 Blessed … Continue reading →

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IDOP 2016

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Julia

Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). Hebrews 13:1-3 states, “Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison … Continue reading →

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How A Longer Commute Strengthened My Prayer Life

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Julia

Sometimes God uses annoying things to bring us closer to Him. In fact, when I think about it, he probably uses those things much more than things we’re happy about. He’s certainly used disappointment, pain and frustration to improve my … Continue reading →

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7 Ways Prayer is Worship by Paul David Tripp

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Julia

I rarely use devotional books. I really don’t see the point of most of them and if I’m going to attempt to read something daily, I want it to be the Bible itself. That being said, Paul David Tripp’s devotional … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss List: Olympics, Sudan, Russia and Incredible Iceland video

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Julia

HRW Talks about the Olympics Refugee Team The Rio Olympics are just days away and I just found out there is a team of refugees competing together. Their presence will highlight the massive and ongoing world refugee crisis. Human Rights … Continue reading →

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The Word: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Julia

Which political leaders and authorities should we pray for? The Bible has a clear answer:

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The Word: Colossians 1:3-14

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Julia

I love the book of Colossians and it was great to read this passage this morning during my Bible reading.

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Sharing the Housewife Theologian’s Review of ‘Fervent’

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Julia

Priscilla Shirer’s new book, Fervent, is doing well, if Amazon rankings mean anything. Since I haven’t read it and don’t intend to, I wanted to share a review Aimee Byrd (The Housewife Theologian) published recently.

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The Word: Psalm 61

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Julia

Hear my cry, O God,     listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you     when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock     that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, … Continue reading →

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