When God Says No: Stages of Prayer
One of the first words our children learned was “No.” This was especially true of our son Jacob. He suffered near paralyzing colic (paralyzing for his sleep-deprived parents, not for him) for several months. Perhaps that trauma contributed to his surprisingly high level of stubbornness. By the time Jacob became mobile, hardly a half-hour passed without Kendra or me stating firmly to Jacob, “No.” No pulling your sister’s hair. No sticking forks in the outlet. No breaking your toys. No, No, No. It is no surprise that one of his first words was “No.” He heard it more often than he’d like.Read More »When God Says No: Stages of Prayer