Emergent Bursts of Prayer

The siren’s whine cut through the music bounding from my headphones as I walked. “It must be close,” I thought.  Glancing at the distant road leading into our neighborhood, red emergency vehicles whizzed past.  Nurse brain and adrenaline kicked in as I envisioned how to help until the EMTs arrived.  As the sirens faded, I …

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Finding Peace in Total Surrender

Anxiety lurked beneath her beautiful makeup. Fear swam in the blue of her eyes. The what if’s of what could go wrong floated like word bubbles above her head. Yes, she had prayed. But she still couldn’t let go. I know this feeling.  We pray but still worry. We trust but still wonder. We just …

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How to Be Salty

Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have qualities of salt. Join Jill Hoven to learn 3 ways to be salty like Jesus at followhisfootprints.org.

Ever wonder how to be salty? Keep reading… Subtle sweetness entices the tip of my tongue.  Contrasting saline taste and crunchy texture mingle with a slightly bitter smokiness as it moves through my mouth.  The beautifully complex taste of a salted dark chocolate covered caramel is one of the sweet things of life.  It’s wildly …

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Dream God-Sized Dreams

My mind gently drifts up and down with the waves.  Thoughts come and go of the past while I dream of the future.  Eyes closed, I float in my own little world.  Cool lake water shocks my warm skin as my daughter splashes me back to reality.  Drifting and dreaming in the lake is a …

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Steps to Heart Wellness

For this Third Thursday guest post, I’m so happy to have Rachel Britton join us today at Follow His Footprints.  She has a unique angle on prayer and exercise that fits right in with our view on wellness.  Read her words below and see if this method can invigorate your prayer and fitness! How many …

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