Category: Prayer Index Cards

Moving On

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This past weekend our youngest son moved to Philadelphia for a new job within his company.  Wally and I accompanied him on the long trek north from Charlotte, driving his car behind the truck he rented to transport all his belongings. Even though he’s well familiar with the city due to many trips there for work already and excited about this new chapter of life, my heart has been upside down as we’ve anticipated his move.

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I wanted to follow the sign as we pulled out of his neighborhood. I wanted to STOP. I wanted him to STOP. Return to the familiar . . . the known community . . . the good and fruitful life God had blessed him with in Charlotte. Continue reading “Moving On” →

Remembering the Sacrifice

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In recent years I’ve had the privilege to know a man I call “Q”. He immigrated from Vietnam and is now a United States citizen along with many in his family. His pride and gratitude to live, work, and raise a family in America inspires me every time we chat. His journey to citizenship required much time and sacrifice, but it’s one he values and appreciates deeply. He is devoted to hard work, including learning the language, and expects his children do the same.

In our world of flawed systems and bad news, he represents every good ideal our nation stands for and fights to pursue more effectively. Continue reading “Remembering the Sacrifice” →

The Space for Grace

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Today I’m sharing a Daily PIC that has been in my prayer journal many times before but that I’ve recently reinserted.

It’s a verse that I first began to pray as the kids grew into young adults with their sites set on destinations that were farther away and bigger than this mama was sure they and she could handle-

  • As Katie headed for college summers in California on mission with CRU and Upward Sports,
  • As Graham trekked to Colorado on mission with CRU,
  • As Taylor began the long journey of med-school and then residency,
  • As they moved to cities away from us to live and work and find their own lives-

I have prayed 2 Corinthians 9:8 over them.Slide4 Continue reading “The Space for Grace” →

More than These?

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This week I’m finishing the final Bible study assignments in Jennie Allen’s study Proven. The last session dives into John 21, as we join Jesus making his third and final appearance to his disciples before ascending to heaven. The disciples have spent the night fishing but have nothing to show for their efforts when Jesus appears on the shore. He gives instructions as to where to recast their nets, and as they obey, a harvest too big to haul is theirs to gather. They must have relished in the abundance that came from being present with Jesus again. I can almost see the fist pumps and hear them shouting, “He’s back!!” Continue reading “More than These?” →