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Day 31 of Prayer! Sending Out The Farmers…

A heart for missions Last week at the pool, I had the great privilege of meeting a little boy who had recently come home from Ghana. At the age of three, he was adopted into a Jesus-lovin’ family of six. Mom. Dad. And four older brothers. I spoke with the mother about her adoption experience. … Continue reading

Now .. Where Did I Put My Passion?

This summer, the enemy made a solid effort around here … trying to steal from God’s people. Like a little girl fumbling around in the dark, trying to find her favorite Lovie, I fumbled in the dark many days. Running my hands across hardship and life stress. Patting along chaos and confusion. I knew it … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Two for the Weekend

Compassion Children“Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion.” (Col. 3:12) Put on then, as God’s chosen one’s, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. Colossians 3:12Responsibility Children“Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each should carry his own load.” For each should carry his own load. Galatians 6:5

31 Days of Prayer: Nineteen (Taming The Ego)

HumilityChildren“God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all.” Titus 3:2Slander no one…be peaceable and considerate, and show true humility toward all men. My children love to “one up” each other. Do yours? “I got in the van first.”“I have read that book before.”“I’m the only one who ate all … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Eighteen – Wetting Myself For Jesus

Perseverance Children“Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do and help them run with perseverance the race marked out for them.” Soak this in… Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Seventeen (Joy!)

Joy Children “May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.” You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit. Thessalonians 1:6 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you … Continue reading

31 Days of Prayer: Fifteen (Generosity)

Generosity Children“Grant that my children may be rich in good deeds, generous and willing to share.” Myself and Others“Grant that I and ___________ would always be rich in good deeds, generous and willing to share.” They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share. 1 Timothy … Continue reading