The Intensity of Prayer
We have been looking at the topic of prayer through the words of Samuel Chadwick from his book, The Path of Prayer. He brings the point that “importunity prevails†in prayer. “Importunity†is defined as being persistent or demanding. “Our Lord Himself prayed...
Wait for Hope
"Â For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness." (Galatians 5:5, NASB) "There are times when everything looks very dark to me - so dark that I have to wait before I have hope. Waiting with hope is very difficult, but true patience is...
Drive
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Drive. After reading the word prompt on twitter, I headed to bed thinking I had nothing. Upon waking, my mind was already thinking...
The Essential Andrew Murray Collection
Years ago when I was in the middle of raising my children, I received a gift of God's Best Secrets by Andrew Murray. It quickly became one of my treasured books. The Essential Andrew Murray Collection is another book I will treasure. In this one book, one will find...
Surprises on Parched Land {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
Sometimes God shows up in the most unexpected ways. I am reminded of the time we went to help my father-in-law trim his bushes. He was a man who kept his lawn, bushes and flowers pristine. His lawn was enough to make anyone jealous. Due to the issues that come with...
Provision, Gratitude & Grace
The rain this month has been unbelievable. Yet our yard has not experienced any pooling which speaks to me of how dry everything has been. It also tells me how we need to be watered in God's Word each and every day. The week began with reading of the Widow of...