The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

The Conversion of a Praying Skeptic

  Chapel Message August 19, 2023   Months ago, when asked about bringing a devotional for chapel, I immediately sensed what I should share. However, I tried to shift to two other ideas these past few weeks. In each case, the Holy Spirit drew me back to the issue...
The Value of Reading the Prayers of Others

The Value of Reading the Prayers of Others

I am a visual learner. If I can just see what I need to learn, I can usually learn it. I recently repaired a piece of lawn equipment. I just looked it up on YouTube, watched a couple of examples of the repair, and I jumped into it. Since I am about as mechanical as a...
The Praying Leader: Praying It Through

The Praying Leader: Praying It Through

Maybe you have been asked this question: “Have I prayed enough about that?” I have been asked that question. I have had the experience when I prayed about something one time and God answered immediately. Then I have also struggled to pray for some things many times,...
The Praying Leader: Desperate Prayers

The Praying Leader: Desperate Prayers

I hadn’t slept much in the previous 24 hours. Our first baby, a son, was born just after midnight. We had gotten settled in our room and Jon was in the nursery. I was just too excited to sleep. At about 6 a.m., I took a stroll down to the nursery to gaze upon my...