The content discusses different ways to pray, emphasizing the importance of sincerity over specific formulas. It outlines vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer types, highlighting personal experiences and reflections on communication with God. The author stresses that belief and trust in God are foundational for a meaningful prayer life, regardless of denominational affiliation.
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Understanding God’s Signs: My Journey of Faith
The author reflects on the power of prayer and God's responses, sharing a personal story about a significant prayer answered during a difficult time in life. They emphasize the importance of faith, reading scripture, and trusting in God to navigate life's challenges. The author believes that all believers can find strength through Jesus' teachings.
Making the Right Choices: Lessons from Jesus
I finished my last post with a passage from the book of James about how God does not tempt us to see if we will resist. Even Satan cannot force us to sin. We have a choice. We decide what choice we will make. What’s the best way to make the right choice? The answer …
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Why We Need More Fathers Like Joseph Today
I've been thinking about Joseph lately. Joseph is the husband of Mary and the stepfather of Jesus, who never speaks a word anywhere in Scripture. We don't know much about him except that "he was a righteous man." We could also use more like him in our world today. Matthew 1:18-25, talks about how the …
The Power of Positive Change: Lessons from a Mustard Seed
With a little help from Jesus, things can change,
Take One for the Team
When you have a decision to make do you what’s best for you or for others? Which choice do you think will best get you to heaven? Throughout the gospels Jesus tells us what we need to do to get to heaven. We need to love God and love each other. He also tells us …
Let the Light Shine
One of the many things I have struggled with is how can I prove the change God has made in my life. Is there a way to measure it? In a world where everyone wants to see the numbers what numbers are there? I know what He has done for me and my life but …
God or the Government you Decide
Over the years I have written about how various scripture passages have made a difference in my life. Matthew 6:34 is one of those. It was in reading this passage (along with others) that I realized that I had to trust in God and live one day at a time. Only He knows what will …
Ask and it Will be Given
It’s happened again. God has shown me that He hears our prayers and He answers them. It may take time but He answers them. For the last few months I’ve really stepped up my game as far as praying every day, listening to reflections and doing spiritual reading again. As you may have noticed I …
Take Up Your Cross
Most of us are pretty spoiled. Almost everything we do benefits only us. How will this action benefit me? Will it help me get a better job? Will it help me make more money so I can get more “stuff”? In today’s Gospel reading, MK 8:34-35, Jesus tells us we must take up our cross …
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