“I don’t know what to say when I pray,” said one of my Sunday school students. Hmm. How can a young person learn how to pray? After my own long session of prayer and some discussion and advice from others, this is the result. It’s a collection of prayer helps from my daughter, Becky, a friend, Alaina, the World Network of Prayer, and some of my old devotions. Hope it helps.
Author: Sandy
What If We Prayed Like Paul Prayed?
How do we pray during prayer request time in church? We, of course, start with praise. Then, we go down the list of sick people.
Taking Prayer to the Streets: Small Steps, Big Impact
Why do we do a prayer walk? Jeremiah 29:7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away
Together We Thrive
What if I told you I had a supplement that is scientifically proven to decrease heart disease, stroke, and dementia? It boosts your immune system, helps you heal faster, and extends your lifespan. It is highly effective in keeping addicts sober. It decreases stress, depression, and anxiety. It gives the biggest boost to your happiness as you get older.
Stress Busters That Work
Katrina, a postpartum mother, called me to her room. She fearfully cried, “I think I’m having a heart attack.” She had chest pain and heart
Cheer Up: Three Good Things Gratitude Calendar
The Science of Gratitude Usually, we picture scientists studying the life cycle of mosquitoes and then, by pouring chemicals into various beakers, searching for a
Weed-Pulling Worksheet: Send Negative Thoughts to the Compost Pile
After reading the post below, use the worksheet above to pull those weeds of negative thoughts. Below is an excerpt from my book, Postpartum Emotions.
It’s Too Much!
I collapsed on the couch after a particularly brutal test. Three children. A job. Nursing school. What was I thinking? “God, please help me. It’s
Let David Bring Life to Your Prayers: Pray the Psalms
What does it mean to pray the Psalms? We love connecting with God’s spirit in prayer, pouring our hearts out, and reaching out to the
Names of Jehovah Hidden in Psalm 23
An anthropologist, Igor Krupnik, studied the Inupiaq people, who are Inuit natives in Alaska. He documented about 70 terms for “ice,” such as “utuqaq,” ice