Category Archives: Prayer

Good thoughts about prayer

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Is there such a thing as getting the ‘breaks’ in prayer? Continue reading →

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A supreme regard for a better world

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

May I maintain a supreme regard to another and better world, and feel and confess myself a stranger and a pilgrim here. Continue reading →

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May God grant you each day…

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

My prayer for you! Continue reading →

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Not sure what to pray?

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes I need direction for my prayers and there is a great place to find it. Continue reading →

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Alone in the secret place with God

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

To understand that the work of prayer involves a learning process saves us from arrogantly dismissing it as false or unreal.

“One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’” Continue reading →

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Three steps in prayer

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Simple help for daily prayer Continue reading →

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Thinking deeply about prayer

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Great quotes on prayer for reflection and conversation! Use for a personal study or small group focus. Continue reading →

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From God – not from us

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

We’ll run out of fuel for serving God if we forget this basic truth. Continue reading →

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What is prayer? Why pray? How should we pray?

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Prayer for many is an ongoing dialogue of lament – verbally tracing God’s hand in the good and bad of life. Continue reading →

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After 36 years as a pastor

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider what is perhaps the most important lesson for a Church leader. Continue reading →

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