Much of my life, I have prayed for children. I have long prayed for our own children, two daughters, who are now grown. (Along with them I have prayed for our son-in-law, who now is like a son to me.) I now pray also for the children of our children. Brody, Lincoln, Sully, and a… Continue reading Praying for Our Children
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Why This Picture Makes Me Melt
Yesterday, I spoke in chapel at Harding University (Searcy, Arkansas). My daughter, Christine, told her son that his “Poppy” was going to speak in chapel and they could watch the live streaming. She set up her iPad and set the link to the live streaming of chapel. She left the room. When she returned, someone… Continue reading Why This Picture Makes Me Melt
Five Powerful Ways to Pray
Prayer is the most powerful communication we have. It is more powerful than speaking through a public address system. It is more powerful than Facebook or Twitter. Prayer is the most powerful and intimate form of communication that a human being can experience. After all, when you pray, your words do not simply stay in… Continue reading Five Powerful Ways to Pray
What is Your Prayer for Your Children?
If you as a parent are not praying for your children, then who is? This occurred to me a few years ago as I thought about my prayer life and my own children. If I am not praying for my own children, then who is? Perhaps one of the greatest gifts that I can give… Continue reading What is Your Prayer for Your Children?
Haiti
Destruction. Chaos. Poverty. Death. The pictures are haunting after this horrific earthquake. Children alone in the ruble. The wounded dazed and in shock wandering through the streets. A nation, 700 miles from Miami, Florida, already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere has now been ravaged by this disaster. Meanwhile, we pray to God. We… Continue reading Haiti
What Do You Pray For?
When I think about the people who mean the most to me … Sometimes I think about my future, my wife’s future, the future of our children, and the future of the church. Very often, these thoughts begin as prayer as I bring their names before the Father. Regarding Charlotte and me: I think about… Continue reading What Do You Pray For?
Praying for the Chair
Her name was Emma Daniel Gray. Just the other day, she passed away. For 24 years she cleaned the White House at night. Each evening she cleaned the president’s office and paused when she came to the president’s chair. At that point, she would pray, still holding her cleaning materials. During all those years, she… Continue reading Praying for the Chair
Guest Writer: Connie Lard
The following was written by today’s guest writer, Connie Lard of Florence, Alabama. Connie has served for many years as a health-care professional. She also is an avid reader and a good thinker. On a number of occasions, I have read her reflections, poetry, etc. and have come away moved and encouraged. *** “Lord, teach… Continue reading Guest Writer: Connie Lard
Let Us Pray For Our New President.
This morning, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, took the oath of office. He and his family will need our prayers. Let us pray for his wisdom, courage, and good judgment. Let us pray for this family’s safety. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made… Continue reading Let Us Pray For Our New President.
He Finished Strong
This morning, Prentice Meador, who many of you knew, passed away in a Nashville hospital surrounded by family and many friends. Prentice was a longtime friend, minister, and encourager to many. He blessed me in many, many ways. (For more information about his illness and to leave a comment for the family, see this… Continue reading He Finished Strong