Blog: From the Back Pew

Overview of Philippians - History and Background I pray you have taken some time this past week to think about what fills your bucket—what makes you happy and what joy is in your heart. We learned this last week that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. That means joy [...]

Fly… Give my prayers wings Lord, just like a butterfly. I know You listen to them all my God, I don’t need to know how or why. An ardent word expressed in the recesses of my mind Is heard by you, and acted upon Although I may not find, an [...]

POWER PRAYER My boys were only 3 and 5 years old but they decided they wanted a dog. Since the older one wasn’t getting the results he wanted, he solicited the help of his younger brother. Then they both came to me and their dad asking to get a dog. [...]

The Lord’s “Pray-ers” Luke 11:1 says, One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” In the words that follow this passage, Jesus gives us our Lord’s Prayer; one [...]

Hedging Thoughts to Hear God   “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”— Psalm 143:8 I had the opportunity to attend a Quiet and [...]

Unveiled A group of God’s GALS finished studying the book of Exodus in January and we learned so much about God, ourselves and this beautiful relationship God calls us into. This unhindered—or as it is sometimes put “unveiled”—relationship we have with God through Jesus Christ is truly a blessing beyond [...]

March 27 What does it mean to be healthy? Prayer Thank you for all you have done to heal me. Thank you for making me clean and wiping away my sin. Thank you for helping me walk with you and grow with you. Thank you for all you did so [...]

March 26 What does it mean to be healthy? Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Help me give my hurts to you right away so I don’t lay down in a bed of bitterness, anger or unforgiveness. I want to be well and I want to walk with you. Help me to [...]

March 25 What does it mean to be healthy? Jesus asks, “Who touched me?” Read Luke 8:40-48 Jesus was being crushed on all sides by the crowd and yet he feels the touch of one woman. She had been bleeding for 12 years and no one could heal her. She [...]

March 24 What does it mean to be healthy? Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I [...]