I wrapped my arms around my sister and kissed her on the cheek. I knew she had enjoyed our day together, she said so. And, I had enjoyed
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Staying Focused in Prayer: Step 2 – Bringing What’s Distracting You to God
Sometimes we have a hard time seeing things directly in front of us. Take my phone, for instance. I put it down and then I’m frantic because I
Staying Focused in Prayer Step 1: Identifying What’s Distracting You
When my husband is telling a story or relaying some information at the family meal table, he quite often gets disrupted. In the middle of talking, suddenly one
How to be Consistent in Your Prayer Life
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The Gift of Forgiveness
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The Struggle of Seeing God as a Good Father
The daughter father relationship can bring all sorts of memories, images, and thoughts to mind — some good and loving, others bad and frightening — and so, we
When Other People Pray Better Than You
We are all different, and this has to be taken into account when we pray. When my daughter Phoebe was diagnosed with dyslexia, I discovered there is no
How to Take Baby Steps in Prayer
Learning to pray is like learning to walk. A friend of mine posted a video on Instagram of her baby girl’s first steps. Her chubby little legs moved