Tag Archives: prayer
LUKE 18 – PRAYER, FAITH & DISCIPLESHIP
READ LUKE 18 Earlier in the book of Luke, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray by giving the words of His own prayer. In Luke 18 He talks about the sincerity of our prayers when He gives the example of … Continue reading
LUKE SIX – BLESSED WORDS
READ LUKE SIX This chapter is filled with so much meat. It begins by discussing the Pharisees insistence on not working on the Sabbath. Such things as eating some gathered corn from the field or healing the sick from their … Continue reading
JUST PRAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayer We just don’t have the words to share? The struggles still continue on, Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but … Continue reading
THE TIMES ARE A’CHANGING
Someone once said, “Change is inevitable – except from a vending machine.” Change can be good; it can drive us crazy; it can be difficult, but it will happen to everyone. When something disrupts our comfort zone it can really … Continue reading
SUNDAY PRAYER
ART BY KATHY BOECHER Dear, Heavenly Father, You have safely brought me through another week. You’ve walked with me each second of every day, even though I tend to go my own way. You love me with an unconditional love … Continue reading
HOW ARE YOU?
When you get to be my age, this is a question you usually don’t ask much anymore. If you’re asked the question, expect a long drawn out answer which you had no intention or the hours required to hear. In … Continue reading
SHE ROSE AND SERVED HIM
READ MATTHEW 8:14-15 Jesus had chosen Peter to be His first disciple and obviously had a special connection with him. So much so, that He often ate with Peter and his family. Yes, Peter was a married man and still he … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR HEALING
Dear, Lord of Life, I come today to ask your intervention in the lives of those who are in the midst of pain – of hopelessness – of fear of what lies ahead – and to those whom we can only … Continue reading
THE INNER VOICES
All you want is relief, but pain is usually just a signal that something needs attention. If your muscles are sore, you rest. If your energy level is low, you eat better. If your heart is aching over a lost love … Continue reading
WISDOM
” The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Proverbs 9:10 Dear, Lord, You know all things. Nothing is hidden from you. You are the only consistent in our lives. I … Continue reading
MONDAY PRAYER
Good morning, Heavenly Father. I just want to thank you for getting me through the past week. There were some surprises along the way – both good and bad, but you’ve taught me to accept these things and know that you’re … Continue reading
SEARCHING FOR THE OBVIOUS
Several years ago, when the circus came to town, I was hired as a dialect coach. The fabulous Cirque Du Soleil had come to Minneapolis. You may wonder why they’d need a dialect coach. This circus is known for its … Continue reading
MY PRAYER FOR TODAY
Each day is a new beginning, Lord, and still I often feel things are out of control. I’ve been praying for the same thing for so long and don’t get answers. Maybe I’ve received them, but they aren’t yet clear. … Continue reading
BLOWING IN THE WIND
We have yet to be able to control the weather. We can predict when a storm will come, but altering the course of the natural world is beyond our comprehension. As with all things we don’t understand, it somehow becomes part of “Mother … Continue reading
CONVERSATION WITH GOD
Dear, Lord, It’s been a while since I’ve had a long conversation with you. So often life gets in the way of my prayer life, which is no excuse. I have my daily chats with you, when I’m concerned for … Continue reading
ARE YOU THERE, GOD!
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is the quiet place that you are longing for? Is it in those empty times when waiting to do more? Can you find contentment in the solitude of living? Or does … Continue reading
GROANING
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHERy©in prayer. I put away my selfish thoughts and ask that you be there – My words cannot express my needs, but I know you understand. With groans that I can’t comprehend, you help … Continue reading
A WRETCH LIKE ME
To say the least, Job had to go through hell in order to find heaven. He was consistent in his faith, but he had his moments – just as we would under less circumstances. We worry and fret over things … Continue reading
PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN
I’ve been a child myself, so I know what it’s like. I’ve raised three of them, with the help of God and my husband. I’ve had the joy of watching my three grandchildren become wonderful young adults and followers of God. … Continue reading
SOMETIMES IT TAKES A WHILE
My husband is truly a prayer warrior and has been a great example for me. He’s always turned to God in thanksgiving, praise and times of pain and need. He’s also the kind of guy who wants everyone else to … Continue reading
