Inspiration
Faith & Prayer
Health &
Wellness
Entertainment
Love &
Family
Newsletters
Special Offers
Prayer, Plain and Simple
Friends with God: Psalm 143:5-7
By
Mark Herringshaw
David’s friendship with God was based on what he knew about God; what David knew came by observing God’s past actions. David was able to lay everything on the line in prayer because he knew God’s character was dependable. His splendid prayer, Psalm 143 expresses this well. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your…
A Prayer by Augustine: “Our Hearts are Restless”
By
Mark Herringshaw
In his spiritual autobiography, Confessions Augustine tells the story of his wandering, painful quest to find true peace. He searched in philosophy and religion, in self indulgence and in self effacement. He found peace finally only when God found him. This famous prayer of Augustine expresses well what his own life demonstrated. I think many…
A Happy Birthday Prayer for President Obama
By
nsymmonds
Today, the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, turns 48-years-old. I just wanted to take a moment to wish President Obama a happy birthday and ask that you join me in praying for him today and continuing to pray for him throughout his time in office and beyond. Please join me in prayer…
God Talks Too ii
By
Mark Herringshaw
Yes, we talk to God in prayer. Does God talk back? Here’s the introductory paragraphs to Nine Ways God Always Speaks, my second book, co-written with Jennifer Schuchmann. Some things are too good to be true: living to be 101; winning the lottery; hearing God speak. Despite the fact that these things are out of…
15
16
17
18
19
archives
most recent
search
this
blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners