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Try This Reader’s Tip as Another Great Way to Remember to Pray

Try This Reader’s Tip as Another Great Way to Remember to Pray

Yesterday’s post seems to have really struck a chord. Given yesterday’s surge in readers, it appears that many of us struggle with remembering. Among comments I received was another great tip from PD reader, Beth Kaiser. Beth wrote, “Today’s message reminded me of a friend who, when there was a particularly pressing prayer need, such as someone having surgery, special test, job interview, etc,. he would wear his watch on the opposite … Read entire article »

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Ten Ways God Responds to Prayer

Ten Ways God Responds to Prayer

  I suspect that I miss alot of the times when God is speaking. Sometimes I am not looking. Sometimes I am distracted. And if truth be told, sometimes I am avoiding God. It doesn’t happen too often that I am avoiding God, but every once in a while I get in a slump of sorts and find myself resisting time with God. When I am listening though here are ten ways I have noticed God … Read entire article »

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Praying with My Children Before School Starts

Praying with My Children Before School Starts

Giving Thanks Today was the first day of school for my children. All the prep was finished late last night. First day clothes were selected and laid out. I made a quick run to the store for a couple of items that still needed to go in backpacks. The most important preparation of all was prayer. Just before bed we all gathered in our room. The kids and mom piled … Read entire article »

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Seven Prayer Tips to Improve Your Prayer Life

Seven Prayer Tips to Improve Your Prayer Life

Photo by Ruth Arnold Any prayer discipline can be improved just by applying a few prayer tips. 1)  Schedule your prayer time. You can prayer at anytime and all the time, but have you set aside a time just to be with God?  We make time for what is important and having a daily time just for God improves your consistency. 2)  Pray outloud. I use to like to pray on long drives.  Unfortunately, I found that … Read entire article »

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A.C.T.S. Prayer, A Simple Key to Greater Breadth and Depth in Prayer

A.C.T.S. Prayer, A Simple Key to Greater Breadth and Depth in Prayer

Do you ever feel as if you are praying the same things over and over again?  Or, do you find yourself at a loss for words only minutes into praying?  Does your mind wander when you pray?  These are extremely common problems which can readily be addressed by simply adopting a prayer model.  I have found that praying an A.C.T.S. prayer is a great way to both focus my prayer and expand my prayer vocabulary. … Read entire article »

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A Prayer for Teachers

A Prayer for Teachers

Last night I was skimming Facebook status lines before I called it a day and noticed one in particular by my friend Angie S. in Missouri. She offered a prayer for teachers Her status read as follows… Angie S. has been saying prayers all day for all of her friends associated with educating children! I pray you have a great/fun school year, students willing to grow/learn, supportive/cooperative/non-judging parents, that you are able to go … Read entire article »

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