Make Prayer Beautiful
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S4 Ep 33What Are "Lost or Fallen Souls"?
Some speculation and some anecdotes. Good Spiritual Hygiene available here: https://happybooks.me/hygiene
S4 Ep 32Talking (or Not) to the Local Drunk
How to pray in an awkward situation.
S4 Ep 31How to Raise Children Well
Questions of reading materials, with the compelling question: what's the fruit?
S4 Ep 30The Astonishing Surprise in the Cupboard
Transformed my day entirely. And to be part of something similar: sign up here: https://cocoafuture.org/products/two-theos-god-chocolate-tasting)
S4 Ep 29The Lord Is in the Transformation Business
Sometimes in big ways, and sometimes, as in this episode … in small.
S4 Ep 28The Disappointing End of a Fast (aka: When Bob Was a Big Meanie)
Children fasting, God's glory stolen, always a solution … an episode to touch on several things.
S4 Ep 27The Lord and His Sense of Humor
The answer to a 15-year-old question: so obvious, it made me burst into laughter.
S4 Ep 26Anger Coming Out of a Fast?
Thinking about re-entry … it can be a bit rough.
S4 Ep 25A Now Prayer: A Prayer for Proper Proportion
All month long, day after day: Lord! Let me hold things in proper proportion!
S4 Ep 24Grumpiness and Praying in Tongues
A story from June and November 2023 … in celebration of Speaking in Tongues, released yesterday. https://happybooks.me/tongues
S4 Ep 23The Surprising Matter of Coupling Events
I'm not entirely sure why this struck me as deeply as it did, so if you have thoughts, let me know! [email protected]
S4 Ep 22The Difficulty of Talking to Strangers
Some thoughts on the most thought-provoking book I've come across in a long time. (Lord, have mercy on this broken, hurting world.)
S4 Ep 21The Impenetrable Wall of Resistance …
And a memorable prophetic image of breaking through.
S4 Ep 20Reflections on Reading a Whole Psalm … What Compelled Me to Do That?
A celebration of ever greater freedom, and time and space to examine why we sometimes do what we do.
S4 Ep 19Must Cause and Effect Always Follow?
What do I have faith for? A meditation, a scripture, a testimony, and a challenge.Subscribe to daily emails about prayer at https://praybig.me/email
S4 Ep 18Sitting with Jesus, Mind Blank, Nothing Left in the Tank …
And yet … astonishingly good he is! A love note.
S4 Ep 17When You Don't Want to Dream with Jesus
Disappointment, dismay, skepticism, fear … yes. I know about that.
S4 Ep 16The Lord as a Dread Champion
Because sometimes we need both defense and active aggression against the enemy.
S4 Ep 15Specific Examples of Asking the Lord for a Verse for Someone
Because often a phrase has various possible meanings, we get to ask the Lord what he means: always further conversation.
S4 Ep 14How to Ask the Lord for a Scripture Verse for Someone
A few thoughts on doing this scores of times over the last few months: some practical explanation.
S4 Ep 13What Does It Mean to Have Transference of Spirits from One Person to Another?
Some thoughts and stories.
S4 Ep 12Do I Need Deliverance from Facebook Reels?
Practical and spiritual considerations.
S4 Ep 11Why "Back to the Jungle" Was an Encouraging Word
An interpretation, a declaration, and a prayer.
S4 Ep 10The Gift of Dreams, and Understanding How an Environment Might Affect Us
What are we picking up in our sleep? Helpful questions to consider.
S4 Ep 9If You Don't Steward the Gift, No More Gifts for You?
Breaking free of false narratives.
S4 Ep 8When a Desire Lingers, Again and Again
If we ask for it to either be satisfied or leave … what else might we do?
S4 Ep 7How Swiftly Does the Lord Answer Fasting Prayers?
A question from the scripture and history. And it's not too late to join us in the corporate fast! Now through January 27. Sign up for free here: https://praybig.me/feast2024
S4 Ep 6My Horror at the Daniel Fast … and Other Misadventures
Meditations on sacrifice and calling in the realm of fasting. Join us! January 7-27. Sign up for free here: https://praybig.me/feast2024
S4 Ep 5Four Types of Fasts, and Some of My Own Experiences
Liquid only, options for soul fasts, intermittent … so many good options. Join us, January 7-27. Sign up for free here: https://praybig.me/feast2024
S4 Ep 4The Marvelous Invitation to F(e)ast
Greater power and authority in prayer, the gift of bolstering with fasting with others … and no requirement to give up food entirely. Join us, January 7-27. Sign up for free here: https://praybig.me/feast2024
S4 Ep 3How to Deal with the Horrible Thoughts, Coming Unbidden to Mind
It's not enough to say, "I don't agree."
S4 Ep 2A Prayer to Live in the Actual World
And the courage to not live in delusional land.
S4 Ep 1Setting Down Past Baggage for the New Year
Praying the Prayer for a Burden-Bearer, to start the new year fresh.
S3 Ep 312The Horrible, Unnecessary Water Alarm That Saved a House
A testimony of grace, in the midst of a busy day and an unwanted repetitive alarm.
S3 Ep 311If You Wonder What Favor Looks Like
Looking at favor through the lens of a trip to the zoo.
S3 Ep 310Separating Questions from Accusation
The need to express concerns without siding with the voice of the accuser.
S3 Ep 309God Gives Gifts, Yes … But What Does It Mean That He's a Gift-Giver?
A new line of thought in the Christmas gift-giving season.
S3 Ep 308The Shift That Kindness Brought in the State's House of Representatives
Instead of grumpiness … an unexpectedly enthusiastic introduction.
S3 Ep 307A New Take on Psalm 72
Is this what it looks like for a good father to pray and proclaim for his son?
S3 Ep 306Dealing with Grumpy People
Thoughts from the Civil War, hidden traumas, and relational breakdown on a large scale.
S3 Ep 305An Amazing Question to Ask Every Hour
And a bonus question: Does Amy so love the person in front of her that she gave Jesus to everyone she saw?
S3 Ep 304Incorporating New Things into Life
How wonderful, to receive gifts. Why is it challenging, to do it well?
S3 Ep 303The Goal in Relationship Is Not to Be Friction-Free
Even Jesus dealt with crunchy relationships. Why would I expect to have none?
S3 Ep 302The Lie That What Happened Before Will Happen Again
With snippets of The Happiness Advantage and Weston A. Price, because I like all of these things.
S3 Ep 301When the Grace to Live in a City Vanishes
One of the most helpful bits of information. https://happybooks.me/transition
S3 Ep 300The Power of Music to Shift an Environment … Both Obvious and Less Obvious
Thoughts from scripture, life, and teaching.
S3 Ep 299Measure Progress Against What You Did, Not What You Haven't Yet Done
The best thought from The Gap and the Gain.
S3 Ep 298Angelic Encounters That Don't Require Falling on One's Face in Fear
With much gratitude for all the angelic help, recognized and not recognized.
S3 Ep 297The Secret to Four Hour Prayer Hikes
How to stay mentally in the game? One suggestion!
S3 Ep 296The Challenge of Short Term Gain, Long Term Loss, Big Picture Thinking, and the GOAT Quarterback
The necessity of sacrifice.