“Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” That advice from Romans 12:9 (NKJV) could and should be a prayer for prodigals: Our Father, cause our prodigals to abhor what is evil, to never be comfortable with it or in it. We pray they will instead cling to what is good. In Jesus’ name … Continue reading Abhor and Cling
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“When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
My Papa, Bishop J. R. Henderson, is known to have said this phrase: “When the Bible says all, that means there ain’t no more.” What a truth to which to cling! As we read God’s Word, when we come across all, we can know that there is nothing else to consider. So, with this in … Continue reading “When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
Get Ready for the Deluge!
Some of us are very close to seeing our faith become sight! I have been feeling like we need to prepare for the changes that are coming in the lives of our prodigals, and in our lives because of it. Just like the father in the story of the return of the prodigal son had … Continue reading Get Ready for the Deluge!
Sorry, No-Good Sinners
Over the course of my life, I’ve heard people call sinners, alcoholics particularly, “sorry,” “no good,” and “good for nothing.” But it isn’t true. God counted them worthy. Jesus died for them. He counted them worthy. It all started when they made the decision to try alcohol for the first time, giving “place to the … Continue reading Sorry, No-Good Sinners
God Looks Beyond Our Faults and Sees Their Need
While singing “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need,” [1] God reminded me and caused me to realize that He looks beyond my faults and sees not only my needs but the needs of prodigals for whom I pray imperfect prayers—prayers that sometimes have the wrong intention or motivation or understanding and may … Continue reading God Looks Beyond Our Faults and Sees Their Need
Prayer for Prodigals 