I stood at the edge of the room, overwhelmed with the grandeur. I’d received the invitation, but couldn’t believe I should have. As my eyes scanned the magnificent room, it was obvious that royalty presided here. Lofty arches, splendid tapestries, and fresco paintings lined the walls. Gilded sconces bordered the edges, reflecting light from the carefully placed mirrors …
A “Groaning Prayer” Template
Sometimes, we are presented by needs that are far beyond our understanding of just how to pray. A debilitating accident, a robust friend discovering cancer, a teenager who survived heart surgery with flying colors, but within days had to have a brain mass removed. As I struggle through prayer, maybe my ramblings could be used as your own template for how …
Waiting Practice
Oh Father, How I need to practice waiting upon You. You already know how best to resolve the issues around me. You and the Son have been leaning in together discussing this very thing (Romans 8:34). Why do I spend so much energy trying to figure it out on my own? As long as my prayers …
Secrets from a Notebook
Somewhere around our seventh year in Taiwan, a question began burning within me: “What does true intercessory prayer look like?” Considering the fact that I had known God for some time, I was quite disconcerted with my ignorance. (He, on the other hand, didn’t seem that surprised.) So, I simply asked Him to show me …