FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, “31 Prayers for Courage” is FREE for the Kindle! This means that you can download it now, once, and it will last you forever, and it won’t cost you a dime (or even a penny!). Read more »
Kindle Lending Library
I have decided to include the “31 Prayers” series in the Kindle Lending Library.
This has several important effects for readers.
First of all, if you have Amazon Prime, you may now borrow any of the “31 Prayers” books for free without late fees. Starting immediately. Completely free. Except, of course, for whatever you pay for Amazon Prime. Read more »
Repent and Take Courage
Sometimes we place ourselves in a dangerous environment of our own construction. When we sin, we separate ourselves from the LORD, and we begin to build a structure, a monument unto ourselves. Even as we acknowledge our sin, if we do not abandon it and repent, turning again to Christ, it is only lip-service, and righteousness is not in us. As we darken our hearts with our sin, we begin to justify it to ourselves, so that soon, we don’t even pay lip-service to contrition and sorrow. Before long, we embrace our sin and let it fill us, until there is nothing left of us.
It is in this time that we are most in need of rescue. Read more »
Thanksgiving Weekend Sales
A lot of people choose to buy Christmas gifts the Friday after Thanksgiving. Why? Because that’s when all the sales are. Black Friday (originally so called because it took until this date for many companies to get back into the black on their ledgers, i.e., to have positive net income for the year) and its online counterpart, Cyber Monday, are big days when it comes to sales.
To that end, we’ll be having one, too. Read more »
Review in WordJourney Magazine
“31 Prayers for Courage” has been reviewed by WordJourney magazine, and Matt Keegan has some swell things to say:
Merriam-Webster defines courage as the “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” That sounds like the typical Christian’s life, right? Courage is something that we want, but often don’t have. Our present circumstances may require us to have a courageous heart, but we may find ourselves lacking in that department.
And that is where God comes in: by responding to our prayers and petitions, He equips ordinary people to do extraordinary things. By your personal definition of extraordinary, those feats may not be big in anyone else’s eyes, but they are to you – instances where you have overcome doubt, fear or despair, and gained an important spiritual victory.
A number of years ago I was taught to pray the scriptures. That means when praying, I may include an appropriate verse as I praise God or ask for His guidance in a matter. I believe that incorporating scripture is important as it serves to do two things: it speaks truth as the word of God is true. It also serves to build up our faith, giving us the courage to face difficult circumstances.
Read more at WordJourney.com.
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