What was your favorite Bible verse to memorize as a child, especially for Bible memory contests? Was it John 11:35: “Jesus wept”? I know it was mine because of its brevity, but this morning, as I was praying, “Jesus wept” came to me in a profound way, and it kept going and going, no longer … Continue reading Jesus Grieved, Too
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Rest
Rest. It seems real rest is impossible for those of us who love and pray for a prodigal, but in reality, it is a God-given gift for all of us. Yes! Even for us! Jesus said it this way, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you … Continue reading Rest
God Will Do It Again
Dr. Beth Hodges, a dear friend I met at church, once told me: “He did it before. He will do it again!” Most likely you are reading this blog because someone you love dearly has left relationship with God to live a life of sin. It hurts deeply, but as Dr. Beth said, “He did … Continue reading God Will Do It Again
Prayer Targets for Identity and Sexual Confusion
If you are reading this blog, most likely someone you love has left relationship with God and is living a lifestyle that reflects either identity or sexual confusion. People often request prayer for someone they love who lives a life revealing a belief they are not the gender they were created to be. The Bible … Continue reading Prayer Targets for Identity and Sexual Confusion
Doneness
We've been praying that God would show Himself to our prodigals in ways they would see, in ways that would matter to them, and He is! We are so very thankful, aren't we, for the prayers we’ve already seen answered? There are times when I am praying certain specific things for different prodigals, I sense … Continue reading Doneness
