Make Prayer Beautiful
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S3 Ep 205Laying Aside the Need to Be Perfect
Because sometimes we get to bear witness to a shift.
S3 Ep 204The Challenge to Simply Pray
What a privilege for Bob and myself to pray for businesses (and some families). See https://workplaceprayer.com/
S3 Ep 203Miracle in California Reminds Us We Ought Always Pray and Not Give Up
Last minute legislation stopped in an unbelievable story.
S3 Ep 202The Offense of Holy Laughter
No wonder the people in Jerusalem thought the men were drunk!
S3 Ep 201The Gift of the Parts of the Body
A practical gift from a techie that helped me tremendously. And my pioneer girl website is here: https://virginiaisforlykoshes.blogspot.com/
S3 Ep 200Practical Questions About Generational Healing
How I am using generational healing in this season.
S3 Ep 199How to Pray for Healing in the Face of Cancer
Some thoughts, though I also welcome yours. [email protected]
S3 Ep 198Why Did I Say Yes to That?
A journey through relationship-building, gifting, and growth in understanding myself.
S3 Ep 197How to Stay in Our Own Lane in Prayer
A conversation about prayer assignments, boundaries, and possible language to try to explain these things to ourselves and others.
S3 Ep 196How Does Getting in Trouble as a Child Point to a Person's Superpowers?
Further explanation, and a bunch of examples. (Including the only two times I got in trouble at school.)
S3 Ep 195What Does It Mean When Something Is "Highlighted"?
Trying to put words to a sensation … not the easiest thing to do!
S3 Ep 194The Erie Canal and the Pony Express
Examples of real world solutions to big problems. (Do it again, Lord!)
S3 Ep 193An Occasional Unusual Gesture in Prayer
Why would I suddenly start stimming? Continued discoveries with Jesus.
S3 Ep 192Anxiety Has a Root Cause
Hypochondriac? Fear of flying? Ask the Lord why you've never been well since.
S3 Ep 191Throwing Off the Accusation of "Slow Processor"
The grace to think and respond at the pace that the Lord offers.
S3 Ep 190The Most Disgusting Podcast Ever …
And the grace in the midst of the gross.
S3 Ep 189The Release from the Pressure to Always Be Effective
What does "effective" even mean? What's the invitation from the Lord? … One of the most profound moments in my recent journey.
S3 Ep 188I Don't Want to Be a Stagecoach Driver
Thinking about how to interpret prophetic words.
S3 Ep 187The Grace of God When Selecting a Fast
Saturday afternoon I suddenly realized what kind of fast I should do … starting the next day. You can join, too! Order the book with morn and even readings here: https://happybooks.me/pursue And get on the email list at https://amyjoy.me/dailyprayer for links to the day and time of the weekly Zoom calls.
S3 Ep 186The Compulsion to Finish a Book Entirely
Compliments and personal growth in the realm of reading. And a happy link to https://makariospress.com, our beautiful website.
S3 Ep 185How to Break Off the Dark Cloud of Darkness?
A few vital strategies that I need to use regularly.
S3 Ep 184Compare and Contrast Two Days of Fasting
No way to enter the same stream twice.
S3 Ep 183Pineapples, Grapes, and the Gift of Modern Refrigeration
What riches we have that we so easily forget.
S3 Ep 182The Incomprehensible Look of a Person of Prayer
That time when convulsive weeping broke during church.
S3 Ep 181Asking Lady Wisdom for Help
Experiments in taking part of scripture literally.
S3 Ep 180How the Fifth-Degree Blackbelt Doesn't Get Slimed
A new way to think about how we engage with the world around us.
S3 Ep 179The Vitamin Boost Needed After Healing Prayer
I've never heard a conversation about this, but maybe try it!
S3 Ep 178Dropping Incendiary Bombs in a Friend Group
And other ways to hide your gifts.
S3 Ep 177Irrational Behavior and the Necessary Healing
The elementary school hurt that continued to fester for almost 40 years.
S3 Ep 176Praying Through the Pain of Unintentional Childhood Hurts
Confessions of an elementary school failure.
S3 Ep 175God Is Screaming, "I Love You!"
What would it take for me to believe it? --A beautiful testimony.
S3 Ep 174God Talks: Cheesy and Cheery and Life-Changing
Bless yourself and your family and get a copy. As one friend said, "God Talks has been a game changer. Cheesy as all get out and beautiful at the same time. Personally it I am using it as a witnessing tool. My daughter and I do God Talks weekly together. Killer (in a good way) for our relationship." To order: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0BXNFVQVV
S3 Ep 173Curves and Meanders in the Kingdom and in Nature
When we follow Jesus, maybe sometimes we're obedient, but it doesn't look like what we'd expect.
S3 Ep 172After Three Years of Waiting, It Only Took a Day
A celebration of the suddenlies of God … after a long time of waiting.
S3 Ep 171Sudden Onset Panic at a Party
For the unrecognized feelers among us.
S3 Ep 170The Answer to a Four-Year Prayer
Luke 6:19 and the tangible power of God. And if you want to attend a Swallowtail Retreat, go here: https://www.swallowtailgroup.com/retreat-registration
S3 Ep 169Adopting a Feral Cat
Experiments in how to believe the Bible is actually true.And if you want to attend a Swallowtail Retreat, go here: https://www.swallowtailgroup.com/retreat-registration
S3 Ep 168Taking Action in Acts 1, Before the Holy Spirit Came
Was it wrong or right to add Matthias? And does it matter, one way or the other?
S3 Ep 167All That Is Good: Think About Such Things
Some questions about what exactly Philippians 4:8 means, and how the crucifixion fits in.
S3 Ep 166Rest: Notes from a Confused Person Along the Journey
Eat some popcorn, clean a toilet, or otherwise rejuvenate.
S3 Ep 165Entrepreneurship in the Face of Christian Resistance
A creative store that pushes boundaries and buttons, and the reminder to me in that.
S3 Ep 164Three Unexpected Stories from Corporate Worship
Reports from an unusual week.
S3 Ep 163Five Ways to Resolve Conflict
Because sometimes prayer works. And sometimes you just need some practical tools, and a way of thinking differently.
S3 Ep 162Walking Out Uncertainty with Joy
The challenge of keeping grumpiness at bay, while taking the land.
S3 Ep 161When Fear Enters What Was Once a Safe Place
Lessons from a lower pasture that is no longer quite as secure as it once was.
S3 Ep 160When You're Too Tired to Ask God to Enlarge Your Territory
Paradox, margin, and being led by the Spirit.
S3 Ep 159Praying Before Meals, and at Other Times, Too
Why do we focus on one, and not the others?
S3 Ep 158The Freedom of Using Helpful Tools and Advice … or Not!
Praising God for the gift of discernment over time.
S3 Ep 157Praying for No Pain in the Midst of Chronic Pain?
Assorted thoughts I've been noodling on.
S3 Ep 156Throughout History, Orthodox Believers Have Held Three Views of Hell
Specific book: All You Want to Know About Hell. https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-Know-About-Hell/dp/1401678300/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T2WQONA4IQOX&keywords=three+views+of+hell&qid=1688138603&sprefix=three+views+of+hell%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1