5 Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Prayer Life

Prayer

“Prayer is not an exercise, it is the life.” My girlhood summers were spent at the pool. Our family always bought the family passes.  My brother, sisters, and mom would spend hours up on the hill. It overlooked our small town and cemetery. The cool blue water called to me on the hottest of days. I loved swimming across the length and breadth of the pool. It wasn’t a coincidence “The Little Mermaid” came out when I was in elementary school. I often wished…

When the Routine Changes

Faith, Motherhood, Prayer

I have a love/hate relationship with routines. I sometimes have a hard time when the routine changes. My OCD/perfectionist/controlling tendencies LOVE routines.  I like to know what to expect and when to expect it. I even like to know a few steps before and after the “it” that I am expecting.  Life (i.e. kids, marriage, adoption) has really challenged that notion. I realized that flexibility is such a great asset, and a necessity to live a life trusting God. Routines My…

The Best Yes is Sometimes a No First

Faith, Kindness of God, Prayer

I woke up in a hurry.  Nervous energy coursed through my body.  I spent my morning rushing to getting the house looking perfect. I was so happy that I didn’t even mind vacuuming for the third time that day. The kid’s lunches had been fixed earlier.  Time ticked by slowly, but then faster and faster as the time drew near.  I was busy preparing when the phone rang.     It was him.     He must be on is…

Three Reasons Why Prayer Really Matters

Faith, Prayer, Resources

Three Reasons Why Prayer Really Matters I’ve read a lot of books on pray, but by far the best book I’ve read on prayer was Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore. I’ve actually read through the book twice. It is a journal-type book to record your prayers. If prayer is something you would like to do better, I would highly recommend this book. It has taught me the value of prayer. So here are three reasons why prayer really matters. …