Make Prayer Beautiful

Why the Vine Grew Up to Shield Jonah 02.11.2023 5:42 ↓

When the Lord is after the long-game in your life, and not just the short-term relief from suffering. Fourteen Greats is now on sale (and for a few days, available at a reduced rate for the launch!). https://happybooks.me/jonah

The Unexpected Reason Jonah's Message Might Have Been Readily Received 01.11.2023 6:53 ↓

Thinking about the science behind the biblical story. And Fourteen Greats is now on sale (and for a few days, available at a reduced rate for the launch!). https://happybooks.me/jonah

The Necessity of Speaking Aloud in Prayer? 31.10.2023 8:03 ↓

Some thoughts, though I also welcome yours. amy@workplaceprayer.com

Communion for (Not Quite) a Month, and Three Times a Week Is a Habit 30.10.2023 8:24 ↓

Once again, getting comfortable with my imperfection.

Two Examples of Hearing the Voice of God 28.10.2023 6:20 ↓

Do I sometimes make it harder than it needs to be?

Intentionally Filling the Airwaves 27.10.2023 5:35 ↓

A burst of inspiration while singing and prayerwalking the streets.

Willingness But Hesitation to Pray Over a Women's Shelter 26.10.2023 7:36 ↓

Assorted thoughts on sensitivity and putting oneself out there.

Breaking Away from the Unkind Things We Say Over Ourselves 25.10.2023 5:51 ↓

A story and a prayer to stop speaking curses.

A Gorgeous Reminder from the Life of Gideon 24.10.2023 4:52 ↓

Whatever your circumstances, the Lord has a gameplan for you.

Navigating a Vulnerability Hangover 23.10.2023 8:40 ↓

Several options for dealing with oversharing. (And get on the daily email list! https://praybig.me/email)

The Two Paragraph Anecdote in Middle School That Changed My Thoughts 21.10.2023 7:02 ↓

Be released, sometimes, to make the unexpected gesture.

When Dreams Shift 20.10.2023 4:57 ↓

Sometimes a dream compels you forward … and then the Lord redirects.

The Pain and Delight of Revisiting Old Dreams 19.10.2023 7:49 ↓

Including a sense of being hit by a 2x4 … in the best way.

Hearing God But Also Not Abdicating Responsibility 18.10.2023 7:33 ↓

Sometimes we hear better when we do the work required to help inform our questions.

Growing in Learning to Hear God's Voice 17.10.2023 7:06 ↓

Thankfully, we can practice listening in a lot of ways that don't require life-or-death decisions.

What If You Ask the Lord a Question, But Aren't Sure You're Hearing Him Answer? 16.10.2023 6:07 ↓

Plenty of horrible things have been done in the name of Christ. How can we listen carefully?

How Do You Pray Effectively If You Don't Feel a Request Deeply? 14.10.2023 5:04 ↓

A question about fervency in prayer. (Also would be delighted for any discussion on this topic! Email amy@workplaceprayer.com.)

Are Hunger and Thirst in the Spirit Satisfied? 13.10.2023 5:20 ↓

Thankful for a God who sits with us in the grief of the now and the not yet.

Dealing with the Grief After the Loss of a Pet 12.10.2023 7:46 ↓

When our dog died, we talked about grief, and the son who was the most sad sipped homeopathic Aconitum 200C and Ignatia 200C, available on Amazon. To learn more about homeopathy, go to https://happybooks.me/homeopathyemails 

Learning to Walk with a Limp 11.10.2023 5:59 ↓

When the answer is waiting, but you'd prefer not to have it, thank you anyway.

The Invitation to Pray for a Situation When You'd Really Rather Not 10.10.2023 7:12 ↓

I suppose the invitation is to be faithful.

The Canceled Flight and the Sense of Release 09.10.2023 5:16 ↓

A lesson in learning to ask the Lord about everything.

How Do You Pray If Someone Makes a Bad Request? 07.10.2023 7:17 ↓

An interesting question that had never once crossed my mind.

Living Under the Shadow of a Technology That Doesn't Work 06.10.2023 4:54 ↓

Coming out from under a curse! Thank you, Lord!

Why It Matters That Only Joseph Could Be the Earthly Father of Jesus 05.10.2023 5:55 ↓

With the related, and very beautiful observation: you are not fungible!