Category: Prayer

  • Turning to God in Times of Crisis

    Turning to God in Times of Crisis

    A couple from our church has a two-year old son. One day last week, the little one came down with a awful cough and started running a fever. His mother gave him some over-the-counter medicine and put him down for a nap, then called the doctor’s office to make an appointment. When the kid awoke,…

  • When Life Stands Still

    When Life Stands Still

    Traffic sometimes backs up before the exit to the main gate at the U.S. Army post where I work. Such was the case, last Thursday, when enhanced security procedures created a major slow down. I’m sitting there, a dozen or so cars before the top of the off ramp, twiddling my thumbs and thinking about…

  • Tech Trouble

    Tech Trouble

    Our five year old broadband modem was running slowly and no longer updating. So, I called our internet service provider and a nice gentleman set me up with a brand new one: promising faster speeds and better security. The package arrived on my doorstep two days later. I eagerly plugged in the new electronic gadget,…

  • Paws and Reflect (3): Jesus Talks to His Dad

    Paws and Reflect (3): Jesus Talks to His Dad

    The (continuing) adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.

  • Night Song

    Night Song

    We have a new friend in our neighborhood; he’s a mockingbird who likes to sing at night. And when I say night, I mean in the wee hours of the morning.😳 ▶️ 1:26 AM: Our fourteen year old diabetic schnauzer wakes me up to go outside. “Casanova” (the Mockingbird) sits in the top of our…

  • Pray and Fast or Praying Fast?

    Pray and Fast or Praying Fast?

    The sleek sports car in front of me had a novel personalized license plate: PRYNFST. As a Christian, I immediately took this as an exhortation to pray and fast. After all, Jesus told His disciples this was a source of great spiritual power (Mark 9:29). Ultimately, I think the Corvette driver meant he was “praying…