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Intercession as Listening

by on 21. May, 2012 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 36 of 36 in the series ShortPostsFrom10MinuteMystic

Richard Foster proposes that intercession starts with listening.[i]  Foster writes that “Listening to the Lord is the first thing, the second thing, and the third thing necessary for successful intercession.”  For example, he suggests, instead of continuing to pray for Aunt Susie’s arthritis just as you have been for twenty years, stop and listen.  Perhaps [...]

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Invite the Tiger Out of the Cage

by on 11. May, 2012 in Blog, Grow

This entry is part 35 of 36 in the series ShortPostsFrom10MinuteMystic

The Heirloom of Prayer During her sunset years of life, Kendra’s grandmother hand-stitched several colorful quilts for Kendra.  They are some of our favorite heirlooms—especially the double wedding band quilt.  The blankets remind us of Memaw’s generous love, fun-loving spirit and quirky personality.  I think of her every time we pull a quilt out of [...]

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