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A Praying Spirit: From the General to the Specific
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mpratt
If you are rushed, tired, angry, or in great pain when you pray, you might find that your prayers are more general than specific. For example, “Please, Lord, take away my pain,” or “Please help all those who are suffering.” It’s good to place all our petitions to God in prayer, but even more effective…
A Day-full of Devotionals?
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mpratt
It’s been building up over the past few years, but this year, it seems to truly be turning into a swift and powerful waterfall – it’s the number of devotionals available to us, especially those to observe during Lent! And I, for one, am pruning before I even start! It’s not that I don’t appreciate…
TLC Tuesday: Chronic Illness, Deprivation, and Lent
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mpratt
Lent begins tomorrow, and today, many people will be indulging in overindulgence so that they can “tank up” before depriving themselves (mostly) of whatever they choose to give up for Lent. (I realize that doesn’t fully describe “Fat Tuesday,” or, “Mardi Gras,” but I choose to be general about it.) You see, I don’t really…
Food for Thought: Good Input, Excellent Outlook
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mpratt
These days, I have often found the following Scripture verse coming to mind: “Do not conformyourself to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12: 2 It’s an excellent reading to remember at…
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