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A Praying Spirit: What do you do with your hands?
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mpratt
Our hands are so very expressive! In our daily lives, our hands lifty, carry, work, and play. They soothe the aches of others, and they keep the beat during a particularly lively song. Have you ever thought about how those same hands can help make your prayer more powerful? You can punctuate your obedience to…
When you think, “Can’t I have just one good day?”
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mpratt
If you are really down, and challenges are heaping themselves upon challenges, then you might find yourself thinking, “Can’t I have just one good day?” Yup, I’ve been there myself -and it’s okay to ask that question, borne of frustration and perhaps a little amazement that “yet another” thing could go wrong in an already…
Chronic Illness and Pain: The Gift of Planning Ahead
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mpratt
Next year’s birthday cards – done! This year’s holiday gifts – done! Yummy chicken soup prepared and in the freezer ahead of cold and flu season – done! I’ve often written about how hard it is to make firm commitments to things in the future. Chronic illness and pain have a way of interfering with…
A Praying Spirit: Beyond Words
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mpratt
Sometimes, our prayer needs to go beyond word to a place in the heart and soul that is undefined, untethered. Instrumental music can help get there, and we can enhance our prayer by inviting music into our prayer habit. Here are a few tips on how: Choose different styles of music to reflect the heart…
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