"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5.16, ESV Every follower of Christ knows prayer is an important facet of their life, but to what extent do you and I apply that knowledge? How… Continue reading The Effective Prayer: Scripture Writing Plan October 2023
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5 Scriptures to Pray When Faced with the Impossible
In our self-determining society, we place great emphasis on our own will-power. We believe we can do anything we put our mind to---until we collide with the impossible. Our "impossible" does not have to be Mount Everest; it can be as simple as raising a strong-willed child. Your "impossible" could be a loved one addicted… Continue reading 5 Scriptures to Pray When Faced with the Impossible
Does God allow us to face the “impossible?”
"God never gives you more than you can handle." Have you ever heard this phrase? I hear it frequently applied to difficult circumstances, but I believe it is untrue. It is a misuse of 1 Corinthians 10.12-13: Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you… Continue reading Does God allow us to face the “impossible?”
Why You Need to Keep Both Hands on the Wheel
My biggest surprise in learning how to drive was how much I had to do to keep the car going straight.
This might sound funny to you, but I didn't realize why it was necessary to keep your hands on the wheel while going in a straight line. I just thought people did that in case they need to turn or veer away from an obstacle.
Go ahead. Laugh. It was a pretty ridiculous assumption.
8 Habits of a Forgiving Heart
How do we heal from those wounds for which no restitution can be made? How do we extend true forgiveness when we don't feel like forgiving? How do we ease that burning in our hearts for justice?
Forgiveness is not merely an action, it is an attitude we must develop and nurture until we return to dust.
Why we need to pray for GenNext (Part 1).
This article is part of the series “Raising GenNext.” You can read the previous post by clicking here. What do you believe about prayer? Do you think praying is a rote activity? Is prayer an active or passive endeavor? Does it have value? Is it helpful? Does it actually work? It is my opinion and observation… Continue reading Why we need to pray for GenNext (Part 1).
Elihu's Corner 