Author Archives: Barbara

In previous blogs we have discussed that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God and helps us build a relationship with him. The purpose of prayer is not to get what we want, but to come into oneness with the … Continue reading →

    Prayers come in all different shapes and sizes. We can talk to God about anything. The point is to pray and pray often so we can keep a close relationship with God. Prayer helps us be attuned to … Continue reading →

  Psalm 118: 1 says:  “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 100: 4, 5 says: “Be thankful to God and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is … Continue reading →

Many times we ask people for advice but we really do not want their input. What we really want is their stamp of approval on what we have already decided to do. Unfortunately, we can approach our spiritual life the … Continue reading →

When I worked for a chiropractor one patient knew I was a Christian so from time to time we would discuss spiritual issues. She had chronic back problems and was repeatedly lamenting that although she prayed continuously for God to … Continue reading →

It’s never too early to teach our children about a loving God and prayer. Children can be taught that prayer is a little talk with God. God wants us to know him. He is interested is how we feel. We … Continue reading →

The definition of despair is to lose all hope. Hope is vital to the Christian walk. Hope is what keeps us going when trials surround us. If our eyes are cast down in despair we see only our weary feet … Continue reading →

Living in a “quick-fix” society, we would all prefer God to instantly, magically fix our dire circumstances. But God is not always in the “quick-fix” game. Prayer is not the easy way out. We don’t look to God to do … Continue reading →

  We were created to be in a relationship with God. Prayer is our avenue of developing that relationship. A deep, meaningful relationship cannot form unless we have constant contact. Prayer provides that contact – a continual dialog with God. … Continue reading →

Many of us want God to answer our prayers but we don’t want to take the time to build a relationship with him. Do any of the following approaches sound familiar?   Is God our spare tire? Do we only … Continue reading →