Sometimes it seems that the road of life is a struggle. There are smooth places along the way, yet they often come after we have faced a particularly difficult stretch of road. One thing that has never failed to help me is the power of prayer. Even when it feels like my prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, I have the assurance that God is listening and working in ways I cannot understand. This truth was reinforced by a recent…..
My parents took me to church soon after I was born and I have attended worship services almost every Sunday since. During those sixty-plus years, I have developed a deep appreciation for the hymns that have played such a vital role in church life. Many congregations have abandoned these songs for more modern tunes, but I am thankful to be a part of a church that still incorporates them in our early service. One morning not so long ago I…..
May 20, 2016 There are so many days that I sit down to pray and find myself getting distracted. My mind wanders all over the place, and I have trouble focusing. The things I find to help one day may not help the next. One of my constant pleas to the Lord is to keep me focused on Him, not only during my prayer time, but in everyday life. Something I have found to help is to take a pen…..