Whenever a younger sister in the family next door had a boy over, the older sister would walk through the room where they were sitting and say, “Leave room for Jesus.” While it sounds like an older sister picking on a younger sister (and she was) and like it was good advice (and it was), … Continue reading Leave Room for Jesus
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Bring Our Prodigals to God’s Best
So much of what is seen in prodigals’ lives needs to be gone! How do we know what needs to be gone? We measure characteristics, activities, attitudes, and situations against the Word of God, which reveals His best for them! Those things against God's Word need to be gone to make room for His best … Continue reading Bring Our Prodigals to God’s Best
Tyrone’s Testimony
(This testimony of God's faithfulness to answer prayer is given from the viewpoint of Tyrone's niece, Christy.) My Uncle Tyrone was the youngest of five boys. His mother, my grandmother, was agodly woman who prayed for all her sons to know the Lord. However, she died at anearly age. Tyrone was in a terrible motorcycle … Continue reading Tyrone’s Testimony
Settling for Less
You recognize the symptoms of your prodigal’s settling: Filth, wearing clothes repeatedly without laundering, dirty sheets and towels, unkempt appearance. Survival mode, jobs that barely keep them alive; poverty; meaningless jobs that don’t match with gifts, talents, or calling; or lucrative jobs that impress but leave them empty and overworked, with little time for God, … Continue reading Settling for Less
Purpose Cannot Be Denied
I had an encounter with God this morning I want to share with you, trusting you will be encouraged, too. I was thanking Him for things He’s done in my life, for ways He’s provided, for the amazing people I call family and friends. In thanking Him, I found a promise! I was praying for a … Continue reading Purpose Cannot Be Denied
Prayer for Prodigals 