I find it very disturbing when people try to dictate how and when you can talk to God. I had one person try to tell me that one can't plead with God. Many would like to dictate how you pray To be fair, there are lots of things I don't like when people pray. I don't like it when people preach at me when they pray. You know exactly what I'm talking about even if you don't want to admit it. I … [Read more...]

What Can I Pray About? FIVE AREAS OF PRAISE 1…PRAISE GOD FOR HOW AWESOME HE IS Spend time meditating on praise themes in scripture relating to the greatness of God. Reflect on Psalm 103. Praise God for all that is wonderful about Him. Singing is a great way to bless the Lord. 2…PRAISE GOD FOR HIS DAILY BLESSINGS Spend time thinking about God’s blessings. Praise Him for as many everyday things … [Read more...]

Making My Prayer List I remember the last time I was waiting to pray. I was walking along making a mental list of all the things I had to talk to God about when I had my nightly prayer time. Feeling a  sense of urgency because I thought, I have to get home and write these down before I forget. I said a quick prayer: "Lord help me to remember all the things that I have to tell you … [Read more...]

Originally this article was titled "A PRAYER FOR 2013". But it seems to me that the prayer is appropriate no matter what year you're living in. So I obtained permission to post it here. I hope that you are encouraged by it. Prayer For The Year Almighty God, we praise You because You are great and do wondrous things, and holy is Your Name. We pray that we would live a life worthy of the Lord, … [Read more...]

One of the things that really ticks me off, is the smart-alec dismissive answer. I mean the sort of answer you get when you've asked a serious question and get a flippant reply. I'm not trying to be a killjoy here. I don't mean the sort of answers that you get when you've made a sarcastic comment or cracked a funny. For example, when I ask my wife if she has seen one of my tools, that I was … [Read more...]