I thought I started reading Walking with God, by John Eldredge, simply because it was included with a set of CDs I ordered. However, it was another of those times I was being led by Holy Spirit without knowing it. The CD messages are helpful, but He knew I really needed this book . . [...]
This is not what I wanted to write about this month. After all, there is major upheaval in the nations of the Middle East and North Africa! The obvious message would involve praying for God’s plans and purposes to be fulfilled at His perfect time and in His perfect way, but I wasn’t released to [...]
As the preparations for my first-ever Israel trip moved into high gear, so did the physical attack against me. At first, it made no sense to me, since I didn’t consider this a “mission” trip – simply a tour of the land. The more things came against me, though, the more excited I became in [...]
The request I had received was simple. Pray for believers in a particular land, where the political situation is unstable, asking the Lord to use the church to bring real peace to the nation. My heart was immediately connected, as this is certainly God’s will for any nation – to bring His peace through His [...]
It’s time for another confession from this praying writer. When prayers seem to have no effect, sometimes the trouble is with the one doing the praying (yours truly) – not the person being prayed for. This has become especially apparent where loved ones and others with whom I have frequent interaction are concerned. Though I [...]
Have any of you faced what seems to be an onslaught of battles since 2010 began? Since I know I’m not unique in the things I go through – which have already included many battles – I feel pretty certain there are at least a few of you who answered affirmatively. One of my battles, [...]
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Mark 1:3 KJV This verse quotes John the Baptist, who is calling the unrepentant ones to get ready for the Lord – to make the way for Him to do His will. I’ve always thought of [...]
After reading and taking to heart the February issue of Prayer Nuggets, I hope you have found a deeper certainty that what you are praying is making a difference. Maybe you’ve even told others that you really believe God will do whatever it is you have prayed because you know His Word is true, and [...]
My husband, Tom Stocking, wrote this month’s lesson. Recently my wife and I were making plans for a weekend get-a-way. We had found a terrific price for airline tickets; however, they were on a carrier that had been going through some difficult times. As we discussed the pros and cons of making the purchase, wondering [...]
Are there times you have needed to make a decision, big or little, and you just couldn’t seem to hear what the Lord was saying, no matter how much time you spent praying about it? You earnestly brought it before the Lord, and truly wanted His will in the situation, but one minute you thought [...]
