by Walter Norvell | May 3, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Praying Scripture I have heard that an effective prayer is born in heaven, passes through our hearts, between our lips, and goes back to heaven. We want to pray for the things that God desires to do and for the people and causes he loves and values. What better way to...
by Walter Norvell | Apr 19, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Theology
The Father Loves Our Stumbling Prayers Prayer is the most important activity of disciples of Jesus Christ. Yet today’s church is bereft of prayer. Why? Do we feel we don’t know a formula that will get us success with God? Do we fear we lack a vocabulary to get God’s...
by Walter Norvell | Apr 5, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Theology
Praying Remember the Big Picture Often our prayer times are rushed and self-focused. “Bless me,” is about all it boils down to. Even when we pray for others, it is usually for the significant others in our lives with whose well-being we are linked. Please do not think...
by Walter Norvell | Mar 22, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Theology
Better Praying For many of us (and me), prayer is not routinely easy. To stay on task in my praying, I expend a lot of mental energy to focus and stay engaged. My mind wanders easily. Here are some ideas for staying focused in your daily prayer times. Pray at a...
