Make Prayer Beautiful

Help in the Processing of Pain 05.06.2026 7:28 ↓

The balance of not blabbing to the world, but seeking godly counsel.

The Pace of Healing 04.06.2026 7:35 ↓

A bruise is sore for a bit; a relational bruise can be sore for a bit, too.

Working Through Relational Grief: This Can Be the Work of a Day 03.06.2026 7:04 ↓

Bob's encouragement to leave behind time hunger, and work with what's in my hands.

Conflict: Not My Favorite, But I Can Do It with Jesus 02.06.2026 7:20 ↓

Listening, not debating, being okay with my own way of processing … so many new ideas for me.

A New Thought for Me About Jeremiah's Call 01.06.2026 10:11 ↓

Thinking about some of the disappointments in my own life, especially on the farm, and wondering if God has a new perspective for me. Blog: https://virginiaisforlykoshes.blogspot.com/

Is an Open Heaven Person-Specific? 30.05.2026 5:14 ↓

A question from a visit to Meditation Rock.

The Mystery of the New Mattress Nightmares 29.05.2026 8:29 ↓

Could a new mattress really be causing nightmares? (A fabulous question!)

God Makes Us Each Creative in Our Own Ways 28.05.2026 8:37 ↓

Not only what we produce, but how we produce it: a celebration of uniqueness.

The Almost Fifty Year Prayer … Not Counting the Previous Generations 27.05.2026 7:30 ↓

A testimony to keep praying and not give up.

Looking at a Three-Hour Watch with Jesus 26.05.2026 11:29 ↓

Practical things, and what to do with that time?

Deciding When to Leave the Lower Pasture 25.05.2026 7:47 ↓

On not being religious about the number of minutes, and leaving when it's time … even if the hour isn't up.

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part Six 23.05.2026 10:53 ↓

The biggest categories of how I spend my time … as accurately as I can estimate, without actually studying the process.

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part Five 22.05.2026 9:11 ↓

The posture of intercession and the gift of movement (and a quick reminder that we all get to have beautiful brains.)

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part Four 21.05.2026 7:50 ↓

The Lord celebrates whatever time you're willing to be with him, and he can direct your prayers.

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part Three 20.05.2026 8:59 ↓

Probably way less spiritual than what you might expect.

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part Two 19.05.2026 11:20 ↓

Specifics on what it looks like: walking, grounding, sitting, dancing, and more.

An Hour in the Lower Pasture, Part One 18.05.2026 6:22 ↓

We each have our own gifts and callings in prayer! Don't put on Saul's armor!

How I Remember What I Read 16.05.2026 9:04 ↓

A response to a reader's practical question.

The Treasure Hunt of Understanding What God Is Saying 15.05.2026 8:07 ↓

An example of a word that seemed to have an obvious meaning, and went in a completely unexpected direction.

More Thoughts on Mishearing the Voice of God 14.05.2026 10:53 ↓

And why this isn't the end of the world.

Mishearing the Voice of God 13.05.2026 7:34 ↓

When you think you hear, but later events prove otherwise: this is pretty devastating.

Bonus: Family Time Questions About Prayer 12.05.2026 1:13:55 ↓

Zoom call audio with almost a dozen marvelous questions, along with prayers and testimonies.

Getting Free of Something, But Then Having It Pop Right Back Up Again? 12.05.2026 8:07 ↓

Corrie ten Boom's Ding-Dong Principle, and walking in freedom.

Thanksgiving for the Gift of Modern Medicine 11.05.2026 7:42 ↓

A testimony of the faithfulness of God in the midst of ongoing health challenges.

Don't Pray Above Your Pay Grade 09.05.2026 7:35 ↓

Pray like Jesus prayed, and all will be well.