Many people come to counseling during some sort of crisis. Of course, typically this is a personal crisis, leading the individual or couple into the counseling process. But we are all impacted by community and world crises as well - including the current coronavirus crisis. There are many things that can help us during a … Continue reading How do I pray during a crisis?
It's almost Christmas Day! Hopefully, this is a week of joyful reflection on what the Lord has done for you. Will you join us in prayer for this Christmas week? Let's echo the words of Scripture in Luke 1... Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, beacuse He has come to his people … Continue reading A Christmas Prayer
Students here in the Florence area returned to school this week (or possibly even last week). Many churches are covering their youth groups in prayer during this season. Will you join us also as we pray for our students and our schools? Holy God, all wisdom and knowledge comes from you. Truth is found in … Continue reading Prayer for the new school year
Parents have a sacred duty from God to raise their children in the fear of the Lord. Mothers are a huge part of this. Mothers comfort, care, encourage, soothe, and equip their children. We may say old clichés like “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it!” but the … Continue reading A prayer to celebrate mothers today
Today in the United States is the National Day of Prayer. There are many gatherings around our country today where people are coming together to bow their heads before God Almighty to pray for our country. Will you pray with us today? Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. We come before … Continue reading Pray with us on the National Day of Prayer
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, will you pray with us today for the marriages in our churches and community? O God Almighty, you have established the bond and covenant of marriage. You bring husband and wife together in a union of heart, body, and mind, for their mutual joy, for help and comfort, and for nurturing … Continue reading A prayer for marriage on Valentine’s Day
This weekend, many of us will be preparing for, enjoying, and celebrating the Christmas holiday. Many Americans will go to church this weekend for the only time all year, or one of only a handful of times. Many people will hear the words of God declaring the birth of his son in the famous Luke … Continue reading A prayer for Christmas
Are you familiar with the church season of Advent that leads up to Christmas Day? Advent is a season of expectant waiting for the arrival of the Lord. Jesus was born on Christmas Day, and until that moment, the world was waiting for him. During the season of Advent, we count down the days to … Continue reading A prayer for Advent
While Hurricane Harvey has moved on, the city of Houston will be dealing with the aftermath of its devastation for years to come. The flooding has been catastrophic: fifty inches of rain, over 9 trillion gallons of water, and people walking to rescue boats in water so high it covered their mouths. Towns are still … Continue reading A prayer in catastrophe
God is our holy and perfect Father, and He gives us earthly fathers to protect, care for, and raise children. Yesterday we celebrated Father’s Day. Will you join us in prayer for our fathers today? O God, you are our good Father. We praise you that we can trust you in absolutely everything. We thank … Continue reading A prayer for fathers